Classify minerals on the basis of amount required in the body.

1.	Classify minerals on the basis of amount required in the body.
Answer» Minerals are classified as either major minerals or trace minerals, depending on the amount needed in the body. Major minerals are those that are required in the diet in amounts larger than 100 milligrams each day. These include sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and sulfur.

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