In developing a nutritional strategy, we refer to the Food Guide Pyramid constructed by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - an ergogenic template that proportionally assays the six basic nutrient categories: carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water.
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Minerals are inorganic elements present in all living cells. They regulate the speed of various reactions in the body and maintain both the water and acid-base balance in our systems.
Calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, sodium, chronium, selenium, and zinc combine in many ways to form structures (e.g., bones and teeth) and accommodate vital functions (e.g., transport oxygen in the blood, assist in muscle contractions and nerve transmission, and promote tissue-healing/growth).
Note to female athletes: Iron is an integral component of hemoglobin, the protein that transports oxygen from the lungs to the muscles. An iron deficiency can lead to anemia, which may produce overwhelming fatigue. Females in the menses stage must realize that iron is lost through menstrual bleeding. They should, therefore, include lean cuts of beef, lamb, pork, and the dark meat of skinless turkey and/or chicken in their meals at least a few times per week.
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