Which of the following accurately describes minerals?
a. When a food is burned, all the minerals are found in the ash.
b. The body absorbs each mineral from foods in much the same way.
c. Minerals in food can be destroyed by acid.
d. The body needs about 200 milligrams of each trace mineral each day.
e. Major minerals are more important than trace minerals.
Answer: A
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