Minerals and water function

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Write an essay of at least 350 words that explains the basic functions and sources of minerals and water in the body. Include what you learned about minerals, water, and dehydration from the article. Provide responses to the following:

  • Mention two major and two minor minerals. State their functions, sources and deficiency conditions.
  • Research information about one of the following: osteoporosis, anemia or iodine deficiency disorders. For your selection, indicate symptoms, required minerals and food sources, people or areas affected, and how the disease is managed or treated.
  • What are the functions of water in the body?
  • What is the general effect of dehydration on the body?

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Running head: MINERALS AND WATER FUNCTIONS IN THE BODY

Minerals and Water Functions in the Body
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MINERALS AND WATER FUNCTIONS IN THE BODY

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Minerals and Water Functions in the Body
Water, minerals, and vitamins are the three basic nutrients that are readily available, and
have a significant impact in our bodies, and can be obtained from a good balanced diet
(Cheuvront & Kenefick, 2014). They are essential in providing and maintaining a good health.
Minerals are inorganic products that are usually found in rocks and soils. They are necessary
nutrients needed by the body to carry out every day processes and functions, and in order to
survive. We receive minerals by eating meat from animals that graze, and eating vegetables that
absorb those minerals from the earth (Mann & Truswell, 2017). Minerals play several roles in
the body like providing strength to teeth and bones, producing energy, aiding in muscle and
nerve functions and...


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