Chapter 23.7, Problem 7QC

Summary Introduction

To review:

The major minerals that are required from the diet.

Introduction:

Nutrients are the substances that are utilized by organisms for their growth, survival, and reproduction. On the basis of the requirement of the nutrients by the body, nutrients are categorized into micronutrients and macronutrients. Nutrients are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. There are certain other nutrients that are obtained from diet, such as cholesterol.