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Nutrition Nutrition Eat Right Weight Management Diet and Health From Shereen Jegtvig, your Guide to Nutrition Calcium Deficiency Calcium is stored in the bones and teeth, so getting sufficient amounts of calcium every day keeps your bones and teeth strong. Long-term calcium deficiency can lead to a loss of bone density. See More About:  calcium  vitamins and minerals  major minerals Magnesium Deficiency Magnesium is one of the minerals you get from the foods you eat. Magnesium deficiency doesn't appear to be too common, but it can happen. Here are the symptoms. See More About:  magnesium  vitamins and minerals  Iron Deficiency Iron is part of hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that is responsible for carrying oxygen to all the parts of your body. Iron is also a component in many enzymes that are involved in the chemical reactions that occur in your body. Here are the symptoms of an iron deficiency See More About:  iron  anemia  trace minerals Zinc Deficiency Your body only needs a small amount of zinc, but the mineral is crucial for enzyme reactions, normal immune system function, wound healing and cell division; plus zinc is needed for protein and DNA synthesis. Here are the symptoms of a zinc deficiency. See More About:  zinc deficiency  trace minerals  vitamins and minerals Nutrition Ads Nutrition Anti Aging Nutrition Health and Nutrition Degree in Nutrition Food Nutrition Facts Featured Articles Functional Foods - Definition and Categories Calorie Calculators - Determine How Many Calories You Need Gaining Healthy Weight - Some Useful Tips Calculate How Much Water You Should Drink Every Day Twitter Facebook   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. More> This newsletter is written by: Shereen Jegtvig Nutrition Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Nutrition newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Grocery Shopping Help Calculate Your Calorie Need How You Can Gain Weight Hydration Calculator What Are Anti-inflammatory Foods? Advertisement