Question

What are the 16 essential elements?

Answer 1

Minerals:

1. Minerals are present in food and drink and are very important for good health.
2. It is naturally occurring and not made by humans.

Need for minerals in our body:

Minerals are necessary for 3 main reasons-

1. Building strong bones and teeth.
2. Controlling body fluids inside and outside cells.
3. Turning the food we eat into energy.

Some essential elements are:

1. Carbon
2. Calcium
3. Chlorine
4. Copper
5. Hydrogen
6. Iron
7. Magnesium
8. Manganese
9. Molybdenum
10. Nitrogen
11. Oxygen
12. Phosphorus
13. Potassium
14. Sulphur
15. Zinc
16. Boron