Copper Found in organ meats seafood chocolate nuts seeds whole grains Trace Minerals Function aids in Fe absorption in small intestine helps reduce risk of Fe deficient anemia and co factor for antioxidant enzyme CuZn Superoxide Dismutase a Pro Antioxidant Deficiency of Fluoride Too little increases risk of dental caries at risk are populations in areas with un fluoridated water those who drink mostly bottle water Deficiency of Iodine In adults goiter During early stages fetal development cretinism Deficiency of Iron Produces anemia microcytic anemia fatigue weaknesses decreased work capacity at risk are infants children pregnant women athletes and vegetarians Fluoride Found in public fluoridated water food are not good source tea bones of marine fish and toothpaste Function Protects against dental caries and incorporated into mineral crystals that make up the tooth enamel and bones Heme iron Pat of hemoglobin and myoglobin animal sources and easily absorbed Hemochromatosis A genetic disorder can cause iron overload Iodine Found in Iodized salt and salt water fish Functions Used by thyroid to make thyroid hormones regulate metabolic rate and helps heart nerves muscle and intestines function normally Iron Found in organ meats fish poultry legumes whole grains green leafy greens dried fruit Function delivers oxygen to cells part of the hemoglobin in red blood cells part of myoglobin and helps enzymes that make neurotransmitters in brain Non Heme Not as easily absorbed plant foods Selenium May help to fight cancer another pro antioxidant cofactor for antioxidant enzyme Glutathione Peroxidase Toxicity of Fluoride Too much can cause fluorosis condition where the teeth become mottled and develop white brown patches on the surface Toxicity of Iron Most common form of poisoning in children under age 6 constipation nausea vomiting and diarrhea severe cases damage liver heart and kidneys Toxicity of Zinc Can decrease Copper bio availability Zinc Most abundant intracellular trace element Function gene expression growth and development co factor for 300 enzymes Pro Antioxidant for protecting cell from free radical damage