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Copper Nicole

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

COPPER

ADOLESCENT FEMALE 1.5-3 MG/DAY

Infants- 3 : .4-1 mg/day 7-10: 1-2 mg/day Adolescent male: 1.5-2.5 mg/day

FOOD SOURCES

Sesame seeds, cashews, soy beans, Lima beans, pumpkin beans

DEFICIENCY

Blood vessels rupture, bone/ joint prob. Lose hair/skin color

TOXICITY

Abdominal pain, cramps, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, liver damage

WHY WE NEED IT

Helps make red blood cells & keeps nerve cells and immune system healthy