2. Element in the periodic table.

3.  Oysters are the best source of zinc.
 Red meat, poultry, seafood and fortified
breakfast cereals are a great source of
zinc.
 Beans, nuts, whole grains and dairy
products only provide a minimum
amount of zinc.

4.  It helps the immune system fight off
bacteria and viruses.
 Your body needs zinc to make protein
and DNA.
 During pregnancy, infancy, and
childhood the body needs zinc to grow
and develop properly.
 It also helps wounds heal and important
for proper senses of taste and smell.

5.  It causes slow growth in infants and
children
 It causes hair loss, diarrhea, eye and skin
sores, and loss of appetite.
 Weight loss, problems with wound
healing, decreased ability to taste food,
and lower alertness levels can occur

6. Element in the periodic table.

7.  Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products
and nuts are the best sources of
phosphorus.
 Whole grains, hard potatoes, dried fruit,
garlic cloves and carbonated
beverages are good sources.

8.  Phosphorus is responsible for creating
some of the energy in your body.
 It assists your body in synthesizing
proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
 It also regulates the fluid levels in your
body.

9.  You can become more susceptible to
breaking bones in your body
 Bone pain, fatigue, weakness in different
areas of your body, and anxiety.

10.  If you eat a lot of junk food, you may be
taking in too much phosphorus everyday
and it might affect your calcium levels
 You should take a magnesium
supplement to make sure phosphorus is
absorbed easily to your system.