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Which of the following statements about minerals is most accurate?
Which of the following statements about minerals is most accurate?
- Minerals are inorganic elements that do not originate in animal or plant life. (correct)
- Minerals are organic elements that originate in animal or plant life.
- Minerals are broken down and rearranged in the body during metabolism.
- Minerals are easily destroyed during food preparation.
Which group of minerals is needed in larger amounts in the body?
Which group of minerals is needed in larger amounts in the body?
- Trace minerals
- Microminerals
- Macrominerals (correct)
- Both macrominerals and microminerals
What percentage of body weight do minerals make up?
What percentage of body weight do minerals make up?
- 25%
- 10%
- 1%
- 4% (correct)
Which of the following minerals are most noted for their role in maintaining the body's fluid balance?
Which of the following minerals are most noted for their role in maintaining the body's fluid balance?
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What is the main difference between minerals and vitamins?
What is the main difference between minerals and vitamins?
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