Mineral	Needed For	Good Sources
Calcium	Healthy bones and teeth, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, blood clotting, production of energy, immunity to disease	Dairy products, green leafy vegetables
Chlorine	Maintaining body’s fluid and electrolyte balances, digestive juices	Table salt
Magnesium	Every major biologic process, use of glucose in the body, synthesis of nucleic acids and protein, cellular energy	Green leafy vegetables, fish, nuts, beans, whole grains
Phosphorus	Strong bones, all cell functions, cell membranes	Dairy products, fish, meats, poultry, vegetables, eggs
Potassium	Many major biologic processes, muscle contraction, nerve impulses, synthesis of nucleic acids and protein, energy production	Fresh vegetables, fresh fruits
Sodium	Water balance in tissues	Table salt, added to foods by manufacturer
Sulfur	Sulfur-containing amino acids	Onions, garlic, eggs, meat, dairy products