What are minerals?, Corona Brezina
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What are minerals?, Corona Brezina
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
resource.interestGradeLevel
1-5
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
What are minerals?
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1007498596
resource.readingGradeLevel
2-3
Responsibility statement
Corona Brezina
Series statement
Let's find out! Good health
Summary
Minerals are simple inorganic elements such as calcium and iron, which are essential components of a healthy diet. Minerals perform many functions, from serving as components of organs to helping regulate metabolism. Adequate mineral intake is particularly important for children's growth and development. This book explains how a range of key minerals are important to health. Young readers will learn about properties and appropriate amounts of various minerals as well as how they can be included in a nutritious, delicious diet
Table of contents
Introducing minerals -- Minerals and the human body -- Minerals and diet -- Calcium -- Magnesium, phosphorus, and sulfur -- Sodium, potassium, and chloride -- Iron -- Other trace minerals -- Not enough minerals -- Too many minerals -- Mineral supplements
Target audience
juvenile
Incoming Resources
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