A balanced diet of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals is essential for proper growth and development of the body. Hence, it is essential for adolescents to take proper balanced diet. Which mineral helps in blood formation?

Calcium

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Sodium

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Magnesium

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Iron

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Solution

Iron helps in the formation of blood in the body.
It is an important part of blood pigment, which transports oxygen to all parts of the body.

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Assertion(A): Iodine diet is essential for proper body functioning in man.

Reason(R): Iodine helps in the formation of thyroxin which regulates overall metabolism of the body.

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