Question

Which amongst these is not a macro mineral?
a) Calcium
b) Potassium
c) Phosphorus
d) Iodine

Answer 1

Iodine is a micro mineral.

macro mineral are those minerals which are needed in large quantities they provide energy needed to maintain different function of bodies and carry out different activities

Example are

zinc

iron

calcium

potassium.

phosphorus

Answer 2

(d) Iodine is not a macromineral.

Explanation:

If we want to answer this question we must know about the types of minerals.

Importance of minerals:

• Basically, Our body needs many minerals to maintain its proper function.

• Minerals are used for various physiological processes such as blood and bone formation, production of hormones, regulation of heart rate and many more.  

There are 2 types of minerals. They are,

1. Macrominerals and
2. Trace minerals

Macrominerals:

• Macrominerals are in high demand and it is high in natural foods.

Example:

Sulfur, Sodium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Chloride and Magnesium.

Trace minerals:

• Trace minerals are present in small in the diet and it does not need much.

Examples:

Iodine, Iron, Cobalt, Zinc, Manganese, Selenium, Fluoride and Copper.

Hence, Iodine is an example of a trace mineral or micromineral.