Question

Which nutrients occur naturally in rocks and soil and are required by the body in very small amounts

Answer 1

Answer:

Minerals

Explanation:

There are 6 main classes of nutrients;

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Vitamins, Fats, Minerals, and water

Nutrients which occur naturally in rocks and soil and are required by the body in very small amounts are referred to as Minerals. They include;

Calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, iodine, and iron.

Nutritionists recommend a higher intake of carbohydrates.

Answer 2

Zinc, copper, iron, nickel, etc. are some of the nutrients which naturally occurring soil and rocks. They are required for the human body for proper functioning but in a small amount.

The nutrients which are required in small amount in our body are known as trace element or micro element. They required in less amount that they are necessary for proper functioning of the body.

They can be obtained from plants. As plant take water from the soil through roots. The nutrients also get inside the plant through water. And these are stored the plant body.