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Title Handbook of minerals and nutrients / edited by Roksana Khalid.

Publication Info. Oakville, ON : Delve Publishing, 2019.

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Description 1 online resource (301 pages)
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Contents Cover; Half Title Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; About the Editor; Table of Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Preface; Chapter 1 The Importance of Minerals for Humans, Animals, and Plants; 1.1. Background; 1.2. Introduction; 1.3. The Significance of Various Mineral Elements; 1.4. Analysis of The Minerals; 1.5. Factors Influencing The Availability and Concentration of the Minerals; 1.6. Interferences and Interrelationships Among The Minerals; 1.7. The Chemistry And Functionality of the Individual Mineral Constituents; 1.8. Some Additional Mineral Basics; 1.9. Dietary Minerals
1.10. Minerals For The Soil1.11. Biological Transmutation; References; Chapter 2 Common Minerals Essential For Humans and Plants; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Phosphorus (P); 2.3. Sodium (Na); 2.4. Potassium (K); 2.5. Chlorine (Cl); 2.6. Magnesium (Mg); 2.7. Chromium (Cr); 2.8. Cobalt (Co); 2.9. Copper (Cu); 2.10. Iodine (I); 2.11. Iron (Fe); 2.12. Manganese (Mn); 2.13. Molybdenum (Mo); 2.14. Selenium (Se); 2.15. Silicon (Si); 2.16. Zinc (Zn); 2.17. Fluorine (F); 2.18. Sulfur (S); References; Chapter 3 Importance of Minerals in Human Health; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2. Role of Calcium
3.3. Copper (Cu) Based Minerals3.4. Iron As A Mineral; 3.5. Magnesium; 3.6. Manganese; 3.7. Zinc; 3.8. Some Common Minerals For Biological Functions; References; Chapter 4 Essential Nutrients For Plants; 4.1. Background; 4.2. Nitrogen; 4.3. Phosphorus; 4.4. Potassium; 4.5. Calcium; 4.6. Magnesium; 4.7. Sulfur; 4.8. Boron; 4.9. Copper; 4.10. Chlorine; 4.11. Iron; 4.12. Manganese; 4.13. Molybdenum; 4.14. Zinc; 4.15. The Nitrogen Cycle; 4.16. The Phosphorus Cycle; 4.17. The Potassium Cycle; 4.18. Role of Nutrients And Minerals In Plant Cycling; 4.19. Diagnosing Nutrient Toxicities; References
Chapter 5 Mineral Deficiencies In Humans, Animals and Plants and Their Amelioration5.1. Background; 5.2. Introduction; 5.3. Deficiency Symptoms And RDAs of MMNs; 5.4. Amelioration of Micro Mineral Nutrient (MMN) Deficiencies; 5.5. Bio Fortification of Cereal Grains And Other Foods With MMNs; 5.6. The Right Time To Call The Doctor; References; Chapter 6 Multivitamin/Mineral Supplements And Chronic Disease Prevention; 6.1. Introduction; 6.2. Current Patterns And Trends In Public Use of MVM Supplements; 6.3. Dietary Nutrient Intake of Multivitamin Consumers and Non-Consumers
6.4. Use of Minerals/Vitamins For Prevention of Diseases6.5. Efficiency of MVM In Prevention of a Chronic Disease Adult Populations; 6.6. Safety of MVM For A Healthy Population; 6.7. Major Knowledge Deficiencies And Research Openings Regarding MVM Use; 6.8. Recommendations For The Use of Dietary Supplements; References; Chapter 7 Effects of Toxic Minerals on Human Health; 7.1. Background; 7.2. Modes of Exposure To Toxic Elements; 7.3. The Acceptable Daily Consumption Approach; 7.4. Toxicity Potentials of Mineral Dusts; 7.5. Health Effects of Micron Sized Particles; 7.6. Toxicity of Mineral Fibers.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Subject Minerals -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Minerals.
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals.
Subject Nutrition -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Nutrition.
Minerals in nutrition.
Minerals in nutrition.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Handbooks and manuals.
Added Author Khalid, Roksana.
Other Form: Print version: Khalid, Roksana. Handbook of Minerals and Nutrients. Ashland : Delve Publishing, ©2019
ISBN 1773617737 (electronic book)
9781773617732 (electronic book)