Name any four important minerals required by our body.Mention their sources and functions also
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Important Minerals.
As a group, minerals are one of the four groups of essential nutrients, the others of which are vitamins, essential fatty acids, and essential amino acids. The five major minerals in the human body are calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and magnesium.
Functions of Minerals.
Potassium Needed for proper fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction
Calcium Important for healthy bones and teeth; helps muscles relax and contract; important in nerve functioning, blood clotting, blood pressure regulation, immune system health.
Sources.
Minerals include calcium and iron amongst many others and are found in:
meat.
cereals.
fish.
milk and dairy foods.
fruit and vegetables.
nuts.
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