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==Key Stage 3=====Meaning===[[Mineral]]s are different naturally occurring elements and compounds. ===Mineralsin our Diet===: [[Minerals]] are an essential part of a healthy diet.: We need minerals for the body to build certain proteins.Some minerals you should know:*[[Iron]] - Used to make red blood cells.*[[Calcium]] - Used to keep bones and teeth strong.*[[Sodium]] - Used in nerve cells to send signals around the body.*[[Iodine]] - Used in the thyroid gland to make special [[protein]]s called [[hormone]]s.
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