A presentation on the essential minerals

1. MINERALS
SARANYA H C
KEYI SAHIB TRAINING COLLEGE

2. Minerals provide
material for growth
and development of
bones and teeth.
They are also needed
for the growth of
body cells, especially
the red blood cells.

3. USESOFMINERALS
• Maintain acid balance in the body
• Regulate normal system in the heart
beat
• Regulate normality in reaction time
• Formation of bones and teeth
• Activates digestive system
• Strengthens muscles

4. MAJORMINERALITEMS
Iron
Iodin
Magnesium
Calcium

5. IRON
• Activates body to
carry oxygen to
the body parts
• Acts as a part of
hemoglobinUSES

6. SOURCES
• Carrot
• Green leafy
vegetables
• Egg
• Meat

7. IODINE
• Regulate body
temperature
• Helps in mental
development and
colouring of hairUSES

8. SOURCES
• Sea foods
• Iodized salt
• Egg yolk
• Onion

9. MAGNESIUM
• Helps in the
formation of
bones and teeth
• Helps to maintain
musclesUSES

10. SOURCES
• Cabbage
• Figs
• Almonds
• Sea foods
• Meat

11. Calcium
• Formation of
bones and teeth
• Controls the
actions of heart,
blood and nervesUSES

12. SOURCES
• Fish
• Milk
• Cheese
• Egg yolk
• Orange
• Green
vegetables

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