minerals in human nutrition

"Minerals do many jobs, including building strong bones and healthy skin and hair. This title explains why people need to eat minerals and the best foods to get these nutrients"--Amazon.

A guide to understanding vitamins and minerals.

Discusses the health benefits of different vitamins and minerals, explores the dangers of vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and provides tips on building a healthy, balanced diet.

"Minerals are simple inorganic elements such as calcium and iron, which are essential components of a healthy diet. Minerals perform many functions, from serving as components of organs to helping regulate metabolism. Adequate mineral intake is particularly important for children's growth and development. This book explains how a range of key minerals are important to health. Young readers will learn about properties and appropriate amounts of various minerals as well as how they can be included in a nutritious, delicious diet"--Provided by the publisher.

Text and color illustrations explore vitamins and mineral, and how smart dietary choices can help people achieve the maximum benefits from breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Explains why the human body needs minerals to function healthily and what happens if people get too much or too little of certain minerals.