Question

Minerals help maintain fluid balance, are parts of enzymes, and they work with your immune system. Minerals help maintain fluid balance, are parts of enzymes, and they work with your immune system. True False

Answer 1

The body uses minerals to perform certain processes like building string bones and transmitting nerve impulses,and just like vitamins,minerals help the body to grow, develop and stay healthy.

Examples of major minerals and what they do to the body are as follows;

SODIUM AND POTASSIUM; It is needed for proper fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction,sources of sodium are table salt,milk,breads,vegetables,whole grains,legumes etc

CHLORIDE; It is needed for proper fluid balance in the body and stomach acid,sources of chloride are table salt,vegetables etc

CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM; Important for healthy bones and teeth,helps muscles relax and contract,important in nerve functioning, blood clotting, blood pressure regulation and immune system health.sources of calcium are milk and milk products,fish,bones, nuts and seeds,legumes, vegetables etc

Answer 2

True

Step-by-step explanation:

Several minerals perform different functions in the body of humans, which include:

• Proper fluid balance (e.g. Sodium, Chloride, Potassium, are needed for maintaining proper fluid balance)
• Some are parts of enzymes (e.g. Zinc, Copper, Manganese are parts of many enzymes)
• They function with the immune system (e.g. Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium all play major role in ensuring good immune system health)