Which of the following foods will have the greatest impact on the blood-clotting mechanism of the person consuming it?
1. A pickle
2. A banana
3. A milkshake
4. A spinach salad
ANS: 3
Calcium is necessary for bone and teeth formation, blood clotting, hormone secretion, cell mem-brane integrity, cardiac conduction, transmission of nerve impulses, and muscle contraction. Milk is a high-calcium food. The remaining options are good sources of sodium, potassium, and mag-nesium.
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