How are major minerals different from trace minerals?
What will be an ideal response?
Major minerals are needed by the body in amounts greater than 100 milligrams per day, however trace minerals or microminerals are required in amounts smaller than 100 milligrams per day that are essential to health.
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a. true b. false
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a. fiber and starch b. carbohydrates and proteins c. proteins and fats d. starch and fats e. fats and fiber
Billy consumed the following foods at lunch: A hamburger with lettuce, tomato, and catsup on a bun; potato salad; and a diet carbonated beverage. Later that afternoon Billy began to experience gas. Which of the following foods was most likely to be responsible for production of the gas?
a. hamburger meat b. tomato c. potato salad d. diet carbonated beverage
Maggie and her mom are in the supermarket shopping for dinner. Maggie wants to try soy burgers for dinner. Her mother doesn't want to try them and says, "What is the big deal about soy? Why should we try soy burgers?" Maggie has learned about the benefits of soy while taking a nutrition course and begins to explain to her mom why soy might be good for both of them. Let's see if you know as much
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