Mineral deficiency is a lack of the
dietary mineral
In the context of nutrition, a mineral is a chemical element required as an essential nutrient by organisms to perform functions necessary for life. However, the four major structural elements in the human body by weight (oxygen, hydrogen, carbon ...
s, the
micronutrients that are needed for an organism's proper health.
The cause may be a poor
diet, impaired uptake of the
minerals that are consumed, or a dysfunction in the organism's use of the mineral after it is absorbed. These deficiencies can result in many disorders including
anemia and
goitre. Examples of mineral deficiency include,
zinc deficiency,
iron deficiency, and
magnesium deficiency.
Individual Mineral Deficiency
See also
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Mineral (nutrient)
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Micronutrient deficiency
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Vitamin deficiency
References
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Mineral deficiencies
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