Which of the following statements about dietary minerals is true?

A. In their natural forms, most foods are poor sources of minerals.
B. Typical cooking methods destroy up to 75% of a food's mineral contents.
C. In general, a person's daily needs for essential minerals don't change as he or she grows or enters a new life stage.
D. Cells can't metabolize minerals for energy.


Answer: D

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