Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of minerals in the body?
To maintain the normal growth and maintenance of the body
What is the classification of minerals based on their daily requirement?
Microminerals and macrominerals
What is the daily requirement of macrominerals?
More than 100 mg/day
What is the term used to describe minerals with a daily requirement of less than 100 mg/day?
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What is the significance of understanding the functions and food sources of minerals?
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Study Notes
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.
