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Minerals: Macrominerals and Microminerals

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Minerals: Macrominerals and Microminerals

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What is the primary function of minerals in the body?

To produce hormones
To regulate body temperature
To maintain the normal growth and maintenance of the body (correct)
To provide energy for the body

What is the classification of minerals based on their daily requirement?

Microminerals and macrominerals (correct)
Electrolytes and non-electrolytes
Major elements and trace elements (correct)
Organic and inorganic minerals

What is the daily requirement of macrominerals?

More than 100 mg/day (correct)
Exactly 100 mg/day
Variable depending on the individual
Less than 100 mg/day

What is the term used to describe minerals with a daily requirement of less than 100 mg/day?

<p>Microminerals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of understanding the functions and food sources of minerals?

<p>To understand their role in maintaining normal body growth and maintenance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Minerals

Essential for normal growth and maintenance of the body
Classified into two categories: macrominerals/major elements and microminerals/trace elements

Macrominerals/Major Elements

Daily requirement is more than 100 mg/day
Examples not specified in the text, but will be covered in the lecture

Microminerals/Trace Elements

Daily requirement is less than 100 mg/day
Important for various bodily functions, which will be discussed in the lecture

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Learn about the importance of minerals, macrominerals, and microminerals in the human body, including their daily requirements and bodily functions.