Though minerals are themselves inactive, they are put to work in every tissue, every organ, and every system of the human body. Dietary minerals are critical for other life forms, too; they are required for the animation and well being of every living organism, from plankton in the sea to the houseplant on your window sill. Learn why minerals are an essential part of your diet and body. We also spotlight sodium, a good mineral turned bad, and how you can control the amount of sodium you consume in your diet.

VITAMINS & MINERALS VIDEOS

CHAPTER 1 What are Vitamins and Minerals? At the foundation of every healthy diet is an appropriate balance of vitamins and minerals. VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 4 The ABC’s of Vitamins Even if it does sound like a grade-school aphorism created to get kids to eat their vegetables... VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 9 (currently viewing) Salt & Other Minerals Though minerals are themselves inactive, they are put to work in every tissue, every organ, and every system of the human body. VIEW VIDEO

CHAPTER 11 Vitamin D A study released in March, 2011, by the CDC indicated that about a quarter of the U.S. population is low on Vitamin D... VIEW VIDEO