Minerals for Health Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• sodium : necessary for water balance and stomach function. too low can cause headaches
• phosphorus : it's important for growing bones and teeth and converting food to energy.
• magnesium : many are deficient in this, but you need it for your heart and bones.
• boron : it keeps your brain awake and learning.
• calcium : needed for bones and to contract muscles. you don't have to eat dairy to get it.
• chromium : since everyone uses glucose for energy, you better have this mineral to metabolize it.
• copper : you can't make blood without it, or heal wounds.
• potassium : you might want to eat a banana or avocado if you get leg cramps. it's high in this mineral
• zinc : make sure you take a little extra of this mineral if you get a cold!
• iron : this mineral carries the oxygen atoms in your blood cells.