Food Type Nutritional Health Uses

The Food Type Nutritional Health Uses section provides a comprehensive list of 59 Minerals or Elements, 16 Vitamins, 12 Amino Acids and 3 EFA’, identifying common dietary sources for each. For every  typical food items or categories are listed, ranging from vegetables, meats, dairy, and grains to specific items like dark chocolate, shellfish, and leafy greens.

 

Notable minerals include widely recognized nutrients like calcium, iron, and magnesium, as well as lesser-known or trace elements like thallium and terbium, detailing diverse foods where these can be found. Each mineral's food sources reflect a range of everyday items, indicating how individuals might naturally incorporate a broad spectrum of essential and trace minerals into their diet. The document underscores the importance of varied eating habits in obtaining these minerals, which contribute to vital biological functions, including bone health, immune support, and energy production. For health enthusiasts, nutritionists, or anyone interested in micronutrient intake, this list serves as a practical resource for understanding how common foods contribute to mineral diversity in the diet.