University of Lucknow

Dr.Girilal Gupta Institute of Public Health

Clinical Sign in Mineral deficiency

Presented by :-
Pravin K Indrapal Rajak
MPH 1st Semester
 MINERAL DEFICIENCY

• Minerals are specific kinds of nutrients that your body needs in order
to function properly. A mineral deficiency occurs when your body
doesn’t obtain or absorb the required amount of a mineral.
• The human body requires different amounts of each mineral to stay
healthy. Specific needs are outlined in recommended daily
allowances (RDA).
• The RDA is the average amount that meets the needs of about 97
percent of healthy people. They can be obtained from food, mineral
supplements, and food products that have been fortified with extra
minerals.
• Essential inorganic nutrients, required in small amounts.
• Required for growth, maintenance, reproduction and lactation.
 Needed in Needed in
large small
amounts amounts
• The Microminerals
The Macrominerals
• Iodine (I)
• Calcium Ca
• Copper (Cu)
• Phosphorous P
• Iron (Fe)
• Potassium K
• Selenium (Se)
• Sulfur S
• Manganese (Mn)
• Sodium Na
• Molybedenum (Mo)
• Chlorine Cl
• Zinc (Zn)
• Magnesium Mg
Some Important Mineral Deficiency
Calcium (Ca) 1000-1300mg/day:-
Function: Calcium is an important mineral that has several key functions in the
body, including:
• Building and maintaining strong bones and teeth.
• Regulating muscle contractions, including heartbeat.
• Facilitating blood clotting and normal nerve function.
• Regulating enzyme activity and hormone secretion.
• Maintaining proper blood calcium levels

• Clinical signs: Hypocalcemia -is a condition characterized by low levels of

calcium in the blood.
• muscle cramps and spasms
• Weakness or fatigue
• Numbness or tingling in the extremities
• Bone fractures
• Osteoporosis
• Tooth decay
Sources: Dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt),Leafy green vegetables (spinach,
broccoli)
Iron (Fe): 20mg/day:-

Function: Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin, a

protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to
the rest of the body.

Clinical signs: nutritional anemia ,fatigue, weakness,

shortness of breath, headache, and pale skin.

Sources: Leafy Vegetables , Red meat, Beans

Magnesium (Mg) 400mg/day:-

Function: Magnesium is essential for various bodily functions,

including:
• Regulating muscle and nerve function
• Maintaining heart rhythm
• Building strong bones
• Supporting the immune system

Clinical signs: Muscle cramps, twitching or weakness

Fatigue and weakness , Irregular heartbeats

Sources: mineral supplements and Green leafy veg,

seafoods
Potassium 4700mg/day:-

Function :- Potassium is a vital electrolyte in the human body that serves several important
functions, including:
• Regulating fluid balance and blood pressure.
• Facilitating muscle contractions and nerve impulses.
• Supporting proper heart function.

Clinical signs :- Hypokalaemia, is a condition where the level of potassium in the blood is too
low.
Symptoms include muscle weakness, fatigue, cramps, and heart palpitations

Source :- Bananas ,Oranges,Spinach, Potatoes ,Milk ,Raisins

Iodine 150 mcg /Day:-

Functions :- Iodine is an essential micromineral that plays a key role in human

health. Its main function is in the production of thyroid hormones, which
regulate metabolism, growth, and development.

Clinical signs :-Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) Hypothyroidism

decreased intellectual and physical development, and decreased fertility

Source:-
• Iodized salt: the most common source of iodine in the diet.
• Seafood: especially seaweed, shrimp, salmon, and cod.
• Dairy products: such as milk, cheese, and yogurt.
• Eggs
• Fortified foods: some bread and cereal products are fortified with iodine.
• Plants grown in iodine-rich soil.