This document discusses several important minerals in the body including calcium, iron, iodine, and magnesium. Calcium is the most abundant mineral found primarily in bones and teeth, and is necessary for muscle and nerve function. Iron carries oxygen through hemoglobin and a deficiency can cause anemia. Iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones which regulate metabolism, and a lack of iodine can result in goiter. Magnesium assists with energy production, bone and heart health, and deficiencies may cause muscle cramps. Good sources of these minerals are listed.