Which of the following is true of minerals?
a. Mineral content of foods doesn't change during preparation.
b. Minerals can be broken down when exposed to light, heat, or digestion.
c. Minerals can't be synthesized by the body.
d. Enrichment replaces the majority of minerals that are lost when grains are refined.
Ans: c. Minerals can't be synthesized by the body.
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