NAME THE MINERAL NEEDED BY OUR BODY - Science - Components of Food

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NAME THE MINERAL NEEDED BY OUR BODY?

G. Lakshmi · Accepted Answer

Minerals required for human body for the several purposes

There are 16 essential minerals required by the body, which are
divided into macro elements and micro elements

Macro elements are needed in high amount( more than 1 gm) Example:
Calcium, phosphorous, sulphur, iodine,iron, sodium, potassium,
magnesium, chlorine

Micro elements are needed in low amount( less than 1 gm) Example:
Fluorine,Copper,Cobalt , Zinc ,Chromium, Manganese,
Selenium