A scientist is creating a formula diet that supplies all essential nutrients. She knows the RDA/AI for each mineral, one of which has an AI of 30 mg/day. How should she classify this particular mineral?

A. Possible essential mineralĀ 
B. Trace mineral
C. Major mineral
D. Nonessential mineralĀ 


Answer: B

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