what are the essential elements for growth and development of human body?????

please explain!!!!

Hi Ananya,

 The essential elements required for growth and development of human body are carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, manganese, etc. These elements form different compounds - carbohydrates, proteins, fats , vitamins etc. All of these elements compounds are found in different forms such as hormones, enzymes, structural proteins, phospholipids in our body. If we do not consume these elements in adequate amounts, we might suffer from malnutrition and other deficiency diseases which lead to improper growth and development of our body.

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