Minerals are chemical elements required as essential nutrients by organisms to perform functions necessary for life.
Nutrients:
Nutrients that are important for good health, growth, and maintenance are termed essential nutrients.
Mineral nutrients are sometimes categorized according to the amount required in the human diet to maintain good nutrition.
Some of the minerals which can be categorized as essential nutrients include: calcium, chloride, chromium, copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium.