What is the daily requirement formajor minerals?

Health Safety And Nutrition F/Young Child
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ISBN:9781305144767
Author:MAROTZ
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Chapter14: Nutrients That Promote Growth And Regulate Body Functions
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What is the daily requirement for
major minerals?

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Introduction 

Minerals are inorganic elements that are needed for various functions in the body. They make 5% of body weight. There are two types of minerals, major and minor minerals. Major minerals are those which are required in an amount greater than 100 mg per day, and trace minerals are required in an amount lesser than 100 mg per day. Major minerals are calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and sulphur.

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Daily requirement for major minerals

 

Major minerals

Daily requirements

Calcium

600mg/day

During pregnancy/lactation 1200mg/day

Chloride

10-15gm/day

Magnesium

310-340mg

Phosphorus

1.0-1.5gm/day

Potassium

4-5gm/day

Sodium

5-30gm/day

Sulphur

1.1gm/day

 

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