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Minerals are very essential for metabolic activity of the body. for eg. calcium and phosphorus strengthening of bones and teeth , iron is a major component of haemoglobin (which is very essential for life as it is the oxygen carrier) Iodineis required for production of thyroideharmone which is required for physical and sexual developments. In nutshell mineral nourish our body and their deficiency causes disease (like deficiency of iron causes anemia).

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