Question

What are the 13 essential minerals?

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 you eat into energy

Essential minerals:

1. Calcium
2. Chloride
3. Copper
4. Iodine
5. Iron
6. Magnesium
7. Manganese
8. Phosphorus
9. Potassium
10. Sodium
11. Sulphur
12. Zinc
13. Boron