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?Minerals and vitamins are needed in very small quantities by our body as compared to other components, yet, they are an important part of a balanced diet.? Explain the statement.

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'Minerals and vitamins are needed in very small quantities by our body as compared to other components, yet, they are an important part of a balanced, diet, because if our body does not get sufficient amount of a certain mineral or vitamin for a prolonged duration of time, then we might suffer from certain diseases called deficiency diseases.                                       A small quantity of minerals and vitamins is required for maintaining good health and they protect us from various diseases. For example, vitamin A is necessary to keep eyes healthy and calcium is essential for the development of healthy bones and teeth.