Contents
- 1
- 2 Introduction
- 3 I. Types of minerals
- 4 II. Functions of minerals
- 5 III. Sources of minerals
- 6 IV. Mineral Deficiencies
- 7 V. Regulations of Mineral Metabolism
- 8 VI. Applications in Agriculture
- 9 VII. Disorders related to Mineral Imbalances
- 10 VIII. Assessment of Mineral Status
- 11 IX. Importance in Human Health
- 12 X. Conclusion
- 13 20 Practice Questions and Answers
Introduction
- Brief overview of mineral nutrition and its importance in living organisms.
I. Types of minerals
- Macro and trace minerals
- Essential and non-essential minerals
II. Functions of minerals
- Role of minerals in the body
- Examples of specific minerals and their functions
III. Sources of minerals
- Dietary sources of minerals
- Absorption and metabolism of minerals
IV. Mineral Deficiencies
V. Regulations of Mineral Metabolism
- Hormonal regulation of mineral metabolism
- Factors affecting mineral absorption and utilization
VI. Applications in Agriculture
- Use of minerals in agriculture
- Fertilizer use for crop production
- Osteoporosis
- Hypokalemia
- Rickets
VIII. Assessment of Mineral Status
- Methods for assessing mineral status in the body
- Importance of regular mineral testing
IX. Importance in Human Health
- Mineral requirements for growth and development
- Minerals and their role in preventing diseases
X. Conclusion
- Summary of the importance of mineral nutrition in human health and its relevance in the NEET exam
20 Practice Questions and Answers
- What are the two types of minerals?
- What is the function of calcium in the body?
- What are the dietary sources of iron?
- What is the function of magnesium in the body?
- What is the difference between macro and trace minerals?
- What are the symptoms of iron deficiency anemia?
- What are the factors affecting mineral absorption and utilization?
- What is the role of minerals in agriculture?
- What is osteoporosis?
- What are the common methods for assessing mineral status in the body?
- What are the essential minerals needed for human health?
- How does the body regulate mineral metabolism?
- What is hypokalemia?
- What are the effects of mineral deficiencies on the body?
- What is rickets?
- How do minerals prevent diseases?
- What is the role of minerals in growth and development?
- How do minerals play a role in preventing disorders related to mineral imbalances?
- What are the non-essential minerals?
- Why is mineral nutrition important for the NEET exam?
