| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm. |
| Series |
Let's find out! Good health |
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Let's find out! (Britannica Educational Publishing). Good health.
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| Audience |
2-3. |
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1-5. |
| 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. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Minerals in nutrition -- Juvenile literature.
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Nutrition -- Juvenile literature.
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Minerals in nutrition. (OCoLC)fst01022478
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Nutrition. (OCoLC)fst01042187
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| Genre/Form |
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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| ISBN |
9781538303023 (library bound) |
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1538303027 (library bound) |
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9781538303030 (pbk.) |
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1538303035 (pbk.) |
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