2. Element
Pure substance that cannot
be broken down into other
substances by chemical
means.
Atoms
(Smallest possible particle)
Formed by
All atoms of an
element have the
same number of
protons.
8. The need for trace elements
• Boron
Deficiencies of boron
can contribute to
osteoporosis.
• Boron
• Copper
• Iodine
• Selenium
• Zinc
• Iron
Almond
Apple (red)
Avocado
Banana
Beans (red
kidney)
Brazil Nuts
Broccoli
Carrot
Cashew Nuts
(raw)
Celery
9. • Copper
Deficiencies of copper can cause:
Premature hair graying
Sterility
Premature wrinkling of the skin
Liver
Oysters
Sesame
Nuts
Cocoa
Chocolate
Lobster
Sun flower seeds
10. • Iron
Essential for
carrying oxygen in
your blood.
• Iodine
Deficiencies of
iodine can cause a
thyroid imbalance
or reduce fertility.
Seaweed
Shrimp
Milk
Turkey
Eggs
Cocoa
Liver
Oysters
Clams
Caviar
Dried appricots
11. • Selenium
Deficiencies of selenium
can cause people to age
prematurely or to have
slower than normal
recovery from illnesses.
Seafood
Meat
Rice
Bread
Noodles
Eggs
Oatmeal
12. • Zinc
Deficiencies of zinc can
cause sterility,
impotence and even
depression.
Oysters
Liver
Roastbeef
Dark chocolate
Cocoa
Lamb
Peanuts
Crab
13.
14. COMPOUND
Is a substance containing
two or more elements
that are chemically
combined in a fixed ratio.
Sodium Chlorine
Sodium chloride
(NaCl)
15. • Compound’s properties may differ from those
of the elements that compos it
– NaCl (Yellow gas + gray metal)
– H2O (Is liquid while O and H are gases)
• Most compounds found in organisms are
more complex.
• Sugar (C, H and O).
• Muscles (C, H, O and N).
