What mineral is not included in children's multivitamin/mineral supplements because it is a major cause of unintentional poisoning deaths?
a. iodine
b. selenium
c. iron
d. zinc
Ans: c. iron
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a. 1890s. b. 1930s. c. 1950s. d. 1980s.