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Gezondheid
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Mineralen
Naast vitaminen in groenten en fruit zijn mineralen evengoed een belangrijke bouwsteen voor onze gezondheid. In onderstaande tabel kan je wat informatie vinden hierover ...
Mineralen tabel
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Major minerals
| Mineral |
Why important? |
Where found? |
Daily recommendation |
| Calcium |
It's essential for healthy bones and teeth. |
It's in abundance in milk and dairy products. Very small quantities can be found in dark green leafy vegetables, such as spinach and watercress. |
700mg for males and females. |
| Phosphorous |
It contributes to healthy cells, bones and teeth. |
You'll find it in milk, cheese, fish, meat and eggs. |
550mg for males and females. |
| Magnesium |
It helps your body to use energy and your muscles to function effectively. |
Dark green leafy vegetables, such as cabbage and broccoli. |
300mg for males and females. |
| Sodium |
It helps your body to regulate its water content and your nerves to function effectively. |
As table salt, added to food for flavour. |
1,600mg for males and females. |
| Potassium |
It helps your cells and body fluids to function properly. |
In most foods, apart from fats, oil and sugar. |
3,500mg for males and females. |
Trace minerals
| Mineral |
Why important? |
Where found? |
Daily recommendation |
| Iron |
It helps in the formation of red blood cells; deficiency can lead to anaemia. |
Red meat, fortified cereals and bread, some fruit and vegetables. |
8.7mg for males. 14.8 for females, but more if you experience a heavy menstrual flow. |
| Zinc |
It helps the body to reach sexual maturity and aids the repair of damaged tissue. |
Meat, fish, milk, cheese and eggs. |
9.5mg for males. 7mg for females. |
| Copper |
It helps your body to use iron properly. |
Green vegetables and fish. |
1.2mg for both males and females. |
| Selenium |
It ensures healthy cells. |
Meat, fish, cereals, eggs and cheese. |
75µg for males. 60µg for females. |
| Iodine |
It helps to make thyroid hormones, which control metabolic activity. |
Seafood and dairy products. |
140µg for both males and female |
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