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carbohydrates
proteins
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vitamins
minerals
electrolytes
water
nucleic acids
gases
Minerals
iron
- important for oxygen transport in the blood
iodine
- used in the production of thyroid hormones
calcium
- a key component of bone and critical signal in muscle and neurons.
phosphate
- actually a molecule
potassium
sodium
copper