HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -The minerals for humans and other animals include 13 elements that originate from Earth’s soil and are not synthesized by living organisms, such as calcium and iron. Micronutrient requirements for animals also include vitamins, which are organic compounds required in microgram or milligram amounts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Minerals-Nutrients that are not made by living things. Minerals are present in soil and are absorbed by plants through their roots. We obtain the minerals by eating plant foods or animals that have eaten plants.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vitamin C. Dietary intake of vitamin C (from food and drinks) is essential, because the human body cannot make this vitamin from other compounds.