Question

What is the difference between mineral and mineral nutrients ?? Bcoz in ncert they say mineral is unidirectional transported but mineral nutrients are multidirectionally transported

Answer 1

Answer:

Nutrients include mainly 5 groups: carbohydrate, proteins, fats, minerals and vitamins.

And minerals are one the nutrient group required in lesser quantities when compared to carbs and protein.

There are several minerals required for our body's growth and maintenance. Some of them include calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Iodine, Selenium, Flourine, etc,.

hope it helps !

Answer 2

Answer:

Minerals are, unlike vitamins, inorganic substances. All vitamins are identified as key nutrients: the body cannot produce them and so they must be obtained through diet; minerals are similarly identified as key nutrients. Vitamins and minerals are equally essential for the healthy functioning of the body.