Dietary minerals needed by the body in high quantities are known as:

A) microminerals
B) electrolytes
C) macrominerals
D) macronutrients


C) macrominerals
Macrominerals are dietary minerals needed by the body in high quantities, which (along with carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) are known as macronutrients.

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A) "He ate pancakes with syrup after taking his insulin." B) "His blood sugar normally goes up after eating." C) "He only took half of his required dose of insulin this morning." D) "He refused to eat breakfast and lunch today."

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following patients would be the MOST likely to be abused?

A) A 68-year-old man with asthma B) A 62-year-old woman with dementia C) An 82-year-old woman with Alzheimer's disease D) A 74-year-old man with incontinence

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A. Ebola B. Helicobacter pylori C. Candida albicans D. Escherichia coli

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