This document provides information on various minerals required by the human body. It discusses calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, zinc, fluoride, iron, selenium, molybdenum, iodine, chromium, manganese, sulfur, potassium, sodium and chloride. For each mineral, it mentions the amount present in the body, dietary sources, recommended daily intake, functions, deficiency and toxicity symptoms. The absorption, transportation and excretion processes are also summarized for some minerals. Hormonal regulations of calcium and phosphorus homeostasis are briefly explained.