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Minerals

Minerals are inorganic substances required by the body for a variety of functions:

• Formation of bones and teeth.
• Essential constituents of body fluids and tissues.
• Components of enzyme systems.
• Nerve function.

Some minerals are needed in larger amounts than others e.g.

1. calcium
2. phosphorous
3. magnesium
4. sodium
5. potassium
6. chlorine

Others, although equally important, are required in smaller quantities and are called trace minerals e.g.

1. iron
2. zinc
3. iodine
4. fluoride
5. selenium
6. copper

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