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Minerals
Minerals are organic compounds,
smaller than vitamins, needed for the
growth and regulation of the body
processes.
• True
• False
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Minerals are organic compounds,
smaller than vitamins, needed for the
growth and regulation of the body
processes.
• True Incorrect. Minerals are inorganic,
not organic, compounds smaller than
vitamins.
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Minerals are organic compounds,
smaller than vitamins, needed for the
growth and regulation of the body
processes.
• False Correct! Minerals are inorganic,
not organic, compounds smaller than
vitamins.
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The two types of minerals are:
• Major and minor
• Major and trace
• Soluble and insoluble
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The two types of minerals are:
• Major and minor Incorrect. The two
types are major and trace minerals.
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The two types of minerals are:
• Major and trace Correct!
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The two types of minerals are:
• Soluble and insoluble Incorrect. The
two types are major and trace minerals.
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Major minerals are required in
amounts greater than this each day.
• 50 mg
• 100 mg
• 150 mg
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Major minerals are required in amounts
greater than this each day.
• 50 mg Incorrect. Major minerals are
required in amounts greater than 100 mg
per day. Major minerals include calcium,
chloride, magnesium, phosphorus,
potassium, sodium and sulfur.
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Major minerals are required in
amounts greater than this each day.
• 100 mg Correct! Major minerals include
calcium, chloride, magnesium,
phosphorus, potassium, sodium and
sulfur.
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Major minerals are required in amounts
greater than this each day.
• 150 mg Incorrect. Major minerals are
required in amounts greater than 100 mg
per day. Major minerals include calcium,
chloride, magnesium, phosphorus,
potassium, sodium and sulfur.
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Trace minerals are needed in this
quantity daily.
• Less than 1 mg
• Less than 10 mg
• Less than 100 mg
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Trace minerals are needed in this
quantity daily.
• Less than 1 mg Incorrect. Trace
minerals are required in amounts less
than 100 mg each day. Trace minerals
include chromium, copper, fluoride,
iodine, iron, manganese, selenium and
zinc.
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Trace minerals are needed in this quantity
daily.
• Less than 10 mg Incorrect. Trace minerals
are required in amounts less than 100 mg
each day. Trace minerals include
chromium, copper, fluoride, iodine, iron,
manganese, selenium and zinc.
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Trace minerals are needed in this
quantity daily.
• Less than 100 mg Correct! Trace
minerals include chromium, copper,
fluoride, iodine, iron, manganese,
selenium and zinc.
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This is the function of chromium.
• Forms bone and teeth
• Bone metabolism and enzyme
reaction
• Utilization of glucose
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This is the function of chromium.
• Forms bone and teeth Incorrect. The
function of chromium is for the utilization
of glucose. Chromium is found in plant
sources.
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This is the function of chromium.
• Bone metabolism and enzyme
reaction Incorrect. The function of
chromium is for the utilization of
glucose. Chromium is found in plant
sources.
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This is the function of chromium:
• Utilization of glucose Correct!
Chromium is found in plant sources.
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These foods are good sources of
magnesium.
• Whole grains, fruits and vegetables
• Red meat and eggs
• Milk and other dairy products
Minerals
These foods are good sources of
magnesium:
• Whole grains, fruits and vegetables
Correct! Magnesium is a major mineral
and helps regulate body temperature,
neuromuscular contraction and protein
synthesis.
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These foods are good sources of
magnesium:
• Red meat and eggs Incorrect. Whole
grains, fruits, or vegetables are good
sources of magnesium. Magnesium is
a major mineral and helps regulate body
temperature, neuromuscular contraction
and protein synthesis.
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These foods are good sources of
magnesium:
• Milk and other dairy products Incorrect.
Whole grains, fruits, or vegetables are
good sources of magnesium. Magnesium
is a major mineral and helps regulate body
temperature, neuromuscular contraction
and protein synthesis.
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The functions of this mineral is to
maintain body fluid and cell integrity,
acid-base balance and the
conduction of cardiac muscle and
nerve impulses.
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Selenium
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The functions of this mineral is to maintain
body fluid and cell integrity, acid-base
balance and the conduction of cardiac
muscle and nerve impulses.
• Phosphorus Incorrect. Potassium is the
correct answer. Potassium is found in cereal,
legumes (dried peas and beans), fresh fruit
and vegetables, dried fruit, fresh fish, beef
and poultry.
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The functions of this mineral is to maintain
body fluid and cell integrity, acid-base
balance and the conduction of cardiac
muscle and nerve impulses.
• Potassium Correct! Potassium is found in
cereal, legumes (dried peas and beans),
fresh fruit and vegetables, dried fruit, fresh
fish, beef and poultry.
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The functions of this mineral is to maintain
body fluid and cell integrity, acid-base
balance and the conduction of cardiac
muscle and nerve impulses.
• Selenium Incorrect. Potassium is the
correct answer. Potassium is found in cereal,
legumes (dried peas and beans), fresh fruit
and vegetables, dried fruit, fresh fish, beef
and poultry.
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This major mineral is found in protein
foods and helps synthesize some
body protein for skin, hair, and nails.
• Fluoride
• Sulfur
• Zinc
Minerals
This major mineral is found in protein
foods and helps synthesize some
body protein for skin, hair, and nails.
• Fluoride Incorrect. Fluoride and zinc
are trace, not major, minerals. Sulfur, a
major mineral, performs these functions.
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This major mineral is found in protein
foods and helps synthesize some
body protein for skin, hair, and nails.
• Sulfur Correct! Flouride and zinc are
trace minerals.
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This major mineral is found in protein
foods and helps synthesize some
body protein for skin, hair, and nails.
• Zinc Incorrect. Zinc and fluoride are
trace, not major, minerals. Sulfur, a major
mineral, performs these functions.
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This mineral is necessary for acid-base
balance, regulation and stimulation
of muscles and aids in digestion.
• Chlorine
• Chloride
• Chlorophyll
Minerals
This mineral is necessary for acid-base
balance, regulation and stimulation
of muscles and aids in digestion.
• Chlorine Incorrect. Chloride is the
mineral responsible for these functions
and is found in table salt.
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This mineral is necessary for acid-base
balance, regulation and stimulation
of muscles and aids in digestion.
• Chloride Correct! Chloride is found in
table salt.
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This mineral is necessary for acid-base
balance, regulation and stimulation
of muscles and aids in digestion.
• Chlorophyll Incorrect. Chloride is the
mineral responsible for these functions.
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The daily value of iron for men is 8 mg,
while for women the daily value is:
• 10 mg
• 15 mg
• 18 mg
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The daily value of iron for men is 8 mg, while
for women the daily value is:
• 10 mg Incorrect. Women need 18 mg to meet
the daily value due to their monthly
menstruation. Iron is needed for blood
formation, transport of oxygen, proper immune
function and is necessary for brain and bone
growth. Iron is found in red meat, fish, poultry,
enriched products, dried fruit, legumes, and
eggs.
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The daily value of iron for men is 8 mg, while
for women the daily value is:
• 15 mg Incorrect. Women need 18 mg to meet
the daily value due to their monthly
menstruation. Iron is needed for blood
formation, transport of oxygen, proper immune
function and is necessary for brain and bone
growth. Iron is found in red meat, fish, poultry,
enriched products, dried fruit, legumes, and
eggs.
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The daily value of iron for men is 8mg,
while for women the daily value is
• 18 mg Correct! Iron is needed for blood
formation, transport of oxygen, proper
immune function and is necessary for
brain and bone growth. Iron is found in
red meat, fish, poultry, enriched products,
dried fruit, legumes, and eggs. Women
need a higher daily value due to their
monthly menstruation.
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This mineral acts as an antioxidant (a
substance that helps protect your
cells).
• Selenium
• Chromium
• Potassium
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This mineral acts as an antioxidant.
• Selenium Correct! Selenium is found in fish,
red meat, poultry, grains, cheese, milk, fruits
and vegetables. Antioxidants help to product
your cells from damage caused by free radicals
(molecules from food breakdown and
environmental exposure to tobacco smoke,
radiation and other toxins). These free radicals
may play a role in heart disease, cancer and
other disease.
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This mineral acts as an antioxidant.
• Chromium Incorrect. Selenium works as an
antioxidant. Selenium is found in fish, red meat,
poultry, grains, cheese, milk, fruits and vegetables.
Antioxidants help to product your cells from damage
caused by free radicals (molecules from food
breakdown and environmental exposure to tobacco
smoke, radiation and other toxins). These free
radicals may play a role in heart disease, cancer and
other disease.
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This mineral acts as an antioxidant.
• Potassium Incorrect. Selenium works as an
antioxidant. Selenium is found in fish, red meat,
poultry, grains, cheese, milk, fruits and vegetables.
Antioxidants help to product your cells from damage
caused by free radicals (molecules from food
breakdown and environmental exposure to tobacco
smoke, radiation and other toxins). These free
radicals may play a role in heart disease, cancer and
other disease.
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This is the recommended daily value of
calcium intake for both males and
females in college:
• 800 mg
• 1,000 mg
• 1,200 mg
• 1,500 mg
Minerals
This is the recommended daily value of
calcium intake for both males and females
in college:
• 800 mg Incorrect. The recommended daily
value is 1,000 mg. That is only 3 1/3 servings
of dairy products each day. Peak bone mass
is reached at age 30. Adequate intake of
calcium when young helps prevent
osteoporosis (a bone disease) later in life.
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This is the recommended daily value of
calcium intake for both males and females
in college:
• 1,000 mg Correct! The recommended daily
value is 1,000 mg. That is only 3 1/3 servings
of dairy products each day. Peak bone mass
is reached at age 30. Adequate intake of
calcium when young helps prevent
osteoporosis (a bone disease) later in life.
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This is the recommended daily value of
calcium intake for both males and females
in college:
• 1,200 mg Incorrect. The recommended daily
value is 1,000 mg. That is only 3 1/3 servings
of dairy products each day. Peak bone mass
is reached at age 30. Adequate intake of
calcium when young helps prevent
osteoporosis (a bone disease) later in life.
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What is the recommended daily value of
calcium intake for both males and females
in college?
• 1,500 mg Incorrect. The recommended daily
value is 1,000 mg. That is only 3 1/3 servings
of dairy products each day. Peak bone mass
is reached at age 30. Adequate intake of
calcium when young helps prevent
osteoporosis (a bone disease) later in life.
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Of the following choices listed, the
most important mineral(s) for healthy
blood formation is/are:
• Protein
• Iron and copper
• Thiamin and niacin
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Of the following choices listed, the most
important mineral(s) for healthy blood
formation is/are:
• Protein Incorrect. Protein is important in
healthy blood formation; however, it is not a
mineral. Adequate copper is necessary for
red blood cell formation and iron is an
essential component of red blood cells that
carries oxygen throughout the body. Thiamin
and niacin are B vitamins.
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Of the following choices listed, the most
important mineral(s) for healthy blood
formation is/are:
• Iron and copper Correct! Adequate copper
is necessary for red blood cell formation and
iron is an essential component of red blood
cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.
Thiamin and niacin are B vitamins.
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Of the following choices listed, the most
important mineral(s) for healthy blood
formation is/are:
• Thiamin and niacin Incorrect. Thiamin and
Niacin are B vitamins, not minerals. Adequate
copper is necessary for red blood cell formation
and iron is an essential component of red blood
cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.
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Which minerals are needed for the
development of healthy bones and
teeth?
• Calcium and fluoride
• Iron and copper
• Phosphorus and magnesium
Minerals
Which minerals are needed for the
development of healthy bones and
teeth?
• Calcium and fluoride Correct!
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Which minerals are needed for the
development of healthy bones and
teeth?
• Iron and copper Incorrect. Calcium
and fluoride are needed for the
development of teeth and bones.
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Which minerals are needed for the
development of healthy bones and
teeth?
• Phosphorus and magnesium
Incorrect. Calcium and fluoride are
needed in the development of teeth and
bones.
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Together, sodium, magnesium, and
chloride maintain fluid and acid-base
balance.
• True
• False
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Together, sodium, magnesium, and
chloride maintains fluid and acidbase balance.
• True Correct!
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Together, sodium, magnesium, and
chloride maintain acid-base balance.
• False Incorrect. This statement is true.
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Which mineral is NOT involved in
muscular action?
• Chloride
• Magnesium
• Calcium
• Iron
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Which mineral is NOT involved in
muscular action?
• Chloride Incorrect. Chloride,
magnesium, and calcium are all
involved in muscular action, whereas
iron is not.
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Which mineral is NOT involved in
muscular action?
• Magnesium Incorrect. Chloride,
magnesium, and calcium are all
involved in muscular action, whereas
iron is not.
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Which mineral is NOT involved in
muscular action?
• Calcium Incorrect. Chloride,
magnesium, and calcium are all
involved in muscular action, whereas
iron is not.
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Which mineral is NOT involved in
muscular action?
• Iron Correct! Chloride, magnesium, and
calcium are all involved in muscular
action, whereas iron is not.
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Which of the following foods are good
sources of phosphorus?
• Fruits and vegetables
• Milk, meat, and eggs
• Table salt
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Which of the following foods are good
sources of phosphorus?
• Fruits and vegetables Incorrect. Milk,
meat, whole grains and eggs are good
sources of phosphorus. Phosphorus
helps release energy and is essential
for every living cell.
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Which of the following foods are good
sources of phosphorus?
• Milk, meat, and eggs Correct!
Phosphorus helps release energy and is
essential for every living cell.
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Which of the following foods are good
sources of phosphorus?
• Table salt Incorrect. Milk, meat, whole
grains and eggs are good sources of
phosphorus. Phosphorus helps release
energy and is essential for every living
cell.
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This mineral is involved with the sense
of taste, wound healing, and growth
and maintenance of body tissues.
• Calcium
• Chlorine
• Sulfur
• Zinc
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This mineral is involved with the sense of
taste, wound healing, and growth and
maintenance of body tissues.
• Calcium Incorrect. Zinc is involved with the
sense of taste, wound healing, and growth
and maintenance of body tissues. Zinc is
found in animal foods, oysters, eggs and
whole grains.
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This mineral is involved with the sense of
taste, wound healing, and growth and
maintenance of body tissues.
• Chlorine Incorrect. Zinc is involved with the
sense of taste, wound healing, and growth
and maintenance of body tissues. Zinc is
found in animal foods, oysters, eggs and
whole grains.
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This mineral is involved with the sense of
taste, wound healing, and growth and
maintenance of body tissues.
• Sulfur Incorrect. Zinc is involved with the
sense of taste, wound healing, and growth
and maintenance of body tissues. Zinc is
found in animal foods, oysters, eggs and
whole grains.
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This mineral is involved with the sense
of taste, wound healing, and growth
and maintenance of body tissues.
• Zinc Correct! Zinc is involved in all of
these functions. Zinc is found in animal
foods, oysters, eggs and whole grains.
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Good sources of fluoride include eggs,
cow’s milk, fruits, and cheese.
• True
• False
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Good sources of fluoride include eggs,
cow’s milk, fruits, and cheese.
• True Correct! Flouride is needed to
form bones and teeth.
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Good sources of fluoride include eggs,
cow’s milk, fruits, and cheese.
• False Incorrect. These are all good
sources of fluoride. Flouride is needed
to form bones and teeth.
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Copper helps make white blood cells.
• True
• False
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Copper helps make white blood cells.
• True Incorrect. Copper helps make
red, not white, blood cells. Copper is
found in vegetables and animal tissues.
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Copper helps make white blood cells.
• False Correct! Copper helps make
red, not white, blood cells. Copper is
found in vegetables and animal tissues.
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This trace mineral is needed for bone
metabolism and enzyme reactions?
• Manganese
• Magnesium
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This trace mineral is needed for bone
metabolism and enzyme reactions?
• Manganese Correct! Manganese is
found in bananas, bran, beans, beets,
blueberries, chocolate, peas, leafy
vegetables and whole grains.
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This trace mineral is needed for bone
metabolism and enzyme reactions?
Magnesium Incorrect. Manganese is the
correct answer. Manganese is found in
bananas, bran, beans, beets,
blueberries, chocolate, peas, leafy
vegetables and whole grains.
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Sodium helps maintain fluid balance,
balance between calcium and
potassium to maintain normal heart
action.
• True
• False
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Sodium helps maintain fluid balance,
balance between calcium and
potassium to maintain normal heart
action.
• True Correct! Sodium is found in milk
products, vegetables, starches, fats, red
meat, fish, poultry and processed foods.
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Sodium helps maintain fluid balance,
balance between calcium and potassium
to maintain normal heart action.
• False Incorrect. These are functions of
sodium. Sodium is found in milk products,
vegetables, starches, fats, red meat, fish,
poultry and processed foods.
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This mineral is necessary for proper
function of the thyroid hormone.
• Iron
• Iodine
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This mineral is necessary for proper
function of the thyroid hormone.
• Iron Incorrect. Iodine has this function
and can be found in sea life (nori, cod,
haddock) and table salt.
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This mineral is necessary for proper
function of the thyroid hormone.
• Iodine Correct! Iodine can be found in
sea life (nori, cod, haddock) and table
salt.
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These minerals are needed to unlock
the energy from the foods we eat.
• Phosphorus and magnesium
• Calcium and chlorine
• Selenium and zinc
Minerals
These minerals are needed to unlock
the energy from the foods we eat.
• Phosphorus and magnesium Correct!
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These minerals are needed to unlock
the energy from the foods we eat.
• Calcium and chlorine Incorrect.
Phosphorus and magnesium are
needed to unlock the energy from the
foods eaten.
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These minerals are needed to unlock
the energy from the foods we eat.
• Selenium and Zinc Incorrect.
Phosphorus and magnesium are
needed to unlock the energy from foods
eaten.
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It is important to eat a variety of foods in
proper portion sizes to get all the
vitamins and minerals your body needs!
The more colors you eat, the more
nutrients you consume!
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