Are major minerals more important than trace minerals?

What will be an ideal response?


The importance of a particular mineral is not related to whether it is a major or a trace mineral. An important mineral is one which is causing deficiency or toxicity symptoms.

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a. true b. false

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A. Pancreatic proteases B. Salivary amylase C. Bicarbonate D. Pancreatic amylase

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Enteral feeding products that contain protein in the form of small peptides and amino acids are recommended for patients who have:

a. short-bowel syndrome b. undergone gastrectomy c. undergone colectomy d. undergone jejunostomy

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Which of the following is a common psychological factor associated with eating disorders?

A. fear of being alone B. self-centeredness C. perfectionism D. panic disorder

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