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i. Potassium – bananas; Sodium, Chloride –
Table salt. These minerals are involved in
the fluid balance of the body, and in nerve
function.
ii. Calcium, Magnesium – milk. These
function in bone metabolism and muscle
action.
iii. Phosphorous – green vegetables. This has
many functions, but is particularly
important to energy processes.
iv. Iron – liver, vegetables. This is the basics of
the oxygen carrying ability of the blood

7. A seventh type of food stuff is alcohol. Alcohol
( energy value = 7 kcal per gram ) can make up
a significant proportion of the energy intake.

Sources: As indicated in the table below, there are
various amounts of the alcoholic drinks.

Alcohol contents and energy levels in various drinks

Beverage & Alcohol Kcals
Beer bitter 3-5 155-320(pint)
Beer Lager 2-4 75-185(pint)
Wine Red 7-10 90 ( glass )
Wine White 7-10 75( glass )
Fortified wines 12-15 75-100
(sherry, Martini)
Spirits 30-50 50-80(measure)
*Source: James and Leona Hart Body Basics the Exercising Body p105,
Elliot Right Way Books, Kingswood Surrey UK.

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