Inorganic substance found in the body.

They occur in food as a salt.

They constitute 4% of our body weight.

They are present as free ions in every cell in the body.

Components of organic compound.

They are classified into three groups Major mineral or macro mineral

Minor minerals

Trace minerals

Regulate activity of nerves with regard to stimuli and contraction of muscle.

Maintain acid-base balance. Control water balance activity. Form part of molecules of hormones and enzyme.

Helps in blood clotting.

Increase permeability of cell membrane .

Regulate contraction and relaxation of

muscle.

Activate number of enzymes. Secrete of hormone , enzymes. Maintain blood pressure.

Excess fibre decreases absorption of Ca. Oxalic acid form insoluble Ca which is excreted. lactose increases C a absorption. High protein increases absorption. Faulty absorption of fat & fatty acid ,which are excreted.

Milk and milk product. Small dried fish, nuts oilseeds. Betel leaf with slaked lime. Ragi, green leafy vegetable, cabbage, carrot.

Osteoporosis tetany

second last abundant mineral after calcium.

DNA ,RNA, nucleic acid needed for genetic coding. Helps in tissue renewable. Important role in energy metabolism. Helps to formation in phospolipid. Building bone and teeth along with Ca & Mg.

Milk and meat . Whole grains cereals. Legumes

Nuts
Carrot

fish

Symptoms similar to calcium deficiency.

Body contain 3-5% gm of iron. Essential parts of oxidative enzymes. Carrying O2 to the lungs.

Helps in specific brain function. Facilitate complete oxidation of carbohydrate, protein and fat.
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Liver Organ meat Egg yolk Whole grain Legumes Peaches Apricot Garden cress seeds

Anemia in all vulnerable age groups Hemoglobin level may be low as 5-9g

Major part of the body. Helps in electrolyte balance in body fluid. Required in muscle contraction and nerve transmission.

Regulate alkalinity & acidity of body fluid.

Milk

Egg white
Meat

Poultry
Bengal gram dal Knolkhol beetroot

Severe vomiting and diarrhea Cardio-vascular disaese Nausea Muscle cramps

Kidney damage

Maintain electrolyte balance & body fluid. Regulates acid-base balance. Helps in transmitting nerve impulses Helps in contraction of muscle tissue.

Helps in cell integrety.

Fruits Vegetable Nuts

Whole grains
Pulses

Flesh food

Severe malnutrition Chronic alcoholism Surgery Prolonged infection.

1% remain in the body fluid. Located surface area of bone & other in tissue. Helps in the energy metabolism. Support in protein energy metabolism & recycle. Hold calcium in teeth and bone.

Dairy product Pulses Green vegetable Nuts

fish