There are seven major minerals. They are sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and sulfur. They are found in a wide variety of foods, and each has important metabolic functions.
Match the following descriptions to respective minerals:

1. A deficiency of this mineral may lead to muscle weakness, cramps, and an
irregular heartbeat.
2. This mineral participates indigestion as part of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
3. Large intakes of this nutrient in supplement form may cause diarrhea, cramps, and nausea.
4. This mineral may be found in dairy products, leafy greens, and fish like salmon or sardines.
5. This mineral helps provide structure for cell membranes, and is part of the backbone of DNA and RNA.
6. The body stores this mineral in the bones and teeth.
7. Excess intake may contribute to hypertension (high blood pressure) in those sensitive to this mineral.

Explanation:

1. A deficiency of this mineral may lead to muscle weakness, cramps, and an  irregular heartbeat.  Potassium

2. This mineral participates in digestion as part of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.  Chloride

3. Large intakes of this nutrient in supplement form may cause diarrhea, cramps, and nausea.   Magnesium

4. This mineral may be found in dairy products, leafy greens, and fish like salmon or sardines. Calcium

5. This mineral helps provide structure for cell membranes, and is part of the backbone of DNA and RNA.  Phosphorus.

6. The body stores this mineral in the bones and teeth.  Calcium

7. Excess intake may contribute to hypertension (high blood pressure) in those sensitive to this mineral. Sodium

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