minerals in 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.

Discusses the importance of nutrition to good health, provides individual profiles of different vitamins and minerals, and includes information about additional supplements such as amino acids, antioxidants, and natural hormones.

Outlines through the use of text and photographs how vitamins and minerals are used in the body and explains the potential dangers and benefits of megadoses.

Explains what specific vitamins and minerals do for the body and provides detailed suggestions for how to procure these health benefits, discussing foods and supplements.

Introduces the major vitamins and minerals found in various foods, and discusses them in relation to nutrition and healthy eating.

Examines the major vitamins and minerals, their functions, sources, proper daily dosages, and deficiency symptoms.