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Preface

There is a close association between food and health. Metals, inorganic compounds, and their elements that act as cofactors for enzymes that play an essential role in the various biological processes constitute mineral nutrients. During biological processes, inorganic metals are transformed into mineral (organic) forms. Written by international experts from India, Taiwan, Kenya, Nigeria, the United States, and Brazil, this book, over eight chapters, focuses on "mineral deficiencies" in patients with different diseases. The book offers important information for agricultural experts, chemists, biochemists, physicians, internists, surgeons, human clinical

The editors thank the contributors for their excellent work and cooperation during the preparation of this book. The editors are also especially thankful for the excellent support of Ms. Romina Rovan, Author Service Manager at IntechOpen.

> **Gyula Mózsik** University of Pécs,

**Gonzalo Díaz-Soto** University of Valladolid,

Hungary

Spain

nutritionists, and food industry experts.
