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CHAPTER 2
2.2 Nutrient: protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin and mineral

What is

MINERALS?

Minerals are simple substances found in
the environment that are essential to the
body functioning.

Minerals are used to regulate a wide range
of body process from bone formation to
blood clotting and they are important for
the body structure.
Most mineral are either quickly used or
lost in waste product. Therefore, we must
eat mineral-rich foods daily to replenish
our supply.

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