Functions of Minerals in the Human Body

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What is one of the general functions of minerals in the body?

To provide energy

To provide structure (correct)

To regulate body temperature

To aid in digestion

Which of the following is a function of minerals in the body?

To aid in blood clotting

To maintain fluid balance (correct)

To regulate sleep patterns

To regulate appetite

Minerals are involved in which of the following processes?

Nerve cell transmission (correct)

Hormone production

Wound healing

Muscle contraction

What is another function of minerals in the body?

To aid in acid-base balance Signup and view all the answers

Minerals are involved in maintaining which of the following balances?

Fluid balance Signup and view all the answers

What modification in therapeutic diet is recommended for a patient with constipation?

High fibre diet Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods of preparation is a modification in therapeutic diet?

Baking Signup and view all the answers

What type of diet is recommended for a patient with renal failure?

Low fluid diet Signup and view all the answers

What modification in therapeutic diet is recommended for a patient with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Low fibre diet Signup and view all the answers

What type of diet is recommended for a patient with diabetes?

Low sugar diet Signup and view all the answers

Functions of Minerals in the Human Body

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What is one of the general functions of minerals in the body?

Which of the following is a function of minerals in the body?

Minerals are involved in which of the following processes?

What is another function of minerals in the body?

Minerals are involved in maintaining which of the following balances?

What modification in therapeutic diet is recommended for a patient with constipation?

Which of the following methods of preparation is a modification in therapeutic diet?

What type of diet is recommended for a patient with renal failure?

What modification in therapeutic diet is recommended for a patient with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

What type of diet is recommended for a patient with diabetes?

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