NUTR 201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Hypercalcaemia, Bone Resorption, Calbindin
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Mineral inorganic substance, other than water, that is required by the body for basic functions or structure. Major minerals an essential mineral that is required in amounts greater than 100 mg daily. Common characteristics of major minerals: most minerals work together to carry out interrelated tasks, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus function together to form and strengthen the structure of the skeleton, regulation of minerals in the body. The body maintains optimal levels of minerals, in large part by regulating absorption (small intestine) and excretion (kidneys) Changes in these regulatory processes ensure mineral availability and prevent toxicity. The body can store small amounts of certain minerals in the liver, bones, and other tissues: dietary sources of the major minerals. Animal-based products have higher mineral content than plant-based foods. Calcium the body"s most abundant mineral. Calcium (ca) a major mineral found in bones, teeth, and blood; needed for skeletal structure, blood clotting, muscle and nerve function, and energy metabolism.
