Inorganic constituents of food, they are found in nature without being part of the living. They play an important role in the body, since they are necessary for the formation of tissues and hormones, and participate in most chemical reactions involving enzymes. They are divided into three groups:
Macroelements
They are measured in grams and are what the body needs in greater numbers, here are grouped sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, chloride and sulfur.
Microelements
Required in smaller quantities and are calculated in milligram (thousandth of a gram), this category includes iron, fluorine, iodine, manganese, cobalt, copper and zinc.
