NUTRITION
CHILD NUTRITION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -No, calcium is not a trace element. It is needed in large quantities in our body. Calcium is needed for healthy bones and teeth and is important for muscle contraction, blood coagulation, nerve function, hormone secretion, etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -Macro elements include chloride, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and iron. The trace elements include cobalt, boron, chromium, copper, sulfur, iodine, fluoride, selenium, manganese, zinc, and molybdenum (Figure 1).
Detailed explanation-3: -The so-called “bulk elements” include the minerals calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), potassium (K). The so-called “trace elements” include iron (Fe), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), selenium (Se), manganese (Mn), iodine (J), cobalt (Co) and molybdenum (Mo).