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What is the primary role of minerals in the body?
What is the primary role of minerals in the body?
- To support various bodily functions (correct)
- To provide energy for physical activities
- To facilitate digestion
- To increase caloric intake
How does the human body prioritize survival in relation to food and water?
How does the human body prioritize survival in relation to food and water?
- Requires food before water for survival
- Survives equally well without both
- Survives longer without food than without water (correct)
- Survives longer without water than without food
Which of the following statements about water is true?
Which of the following statements about water is true?
- It is less critical than food for survival
- It can be substituted with other fluids indefinitely
- It is essential for all bodily functions (correct)
- It directly provides energy to the body
Why are minerals classified as inorganic substances?
Why are minerals classified as inorganic substances?
Which of the following correctly distinguishes minerals from water?
Which of the following correctly distinguishes minerals from water?
Flashcards
Minerals
Minerals
Inorganic substances that don't provide energy, but are essential for bodily functions.
Water's importance
Water's importance
Humans can survive longer without food than without water.
Study Notes
Nutrients
- Minerals: Inorganic substances that are vital for bodily functions, although they don't provide energy.
- Water: Essential for survival; humans can survive longer without food than without water.
- Food: Provides energy and is important for bodily functions.
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Test your knowledge on essential nutrients vital for health, including minerals, water, and food. This quiz covers their functions, importance, and roles in sustaining life. Explore how each nutrient contributes to your well-being!
