Chapter: 11th Biochemistry : Chapter 9 : Minerals

Classification of Minerals

The minerals required in human nutrition can be classified into two main groups.

Classification:

The minerals required in human nutrition can be classified into two main groups.

Macro elements like sodium and potassium are required in large amount (>100mg/ day) and present in large quantities in the body.

Micro elements like iron and iodine are required in small quantities (<100mg/day) and are present in small amount in tissues and body fluids.

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