How do minerals differ from water-soluble vitamins?

a. Minerals are organic; water-soluble vitamins are inorganic
b. Minerals are not well absorbed; water-soluble vitamins are well absorbed
c. Minerals have a higher margin of safety
d. None of the above


b

Nutritional Science

You might also like to view...

Sodium, chloride, and potassium in cells and body fluids are examples of:

a. phytates b. electrolytes c. condensates d. solvents

Nutritional Science

A nurse consulting with a nutrition specialist knows it's important to consider a special diet for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which diet is appropriate for this client?

a. Low-fat b. Full-liquid c. High-protein d. 1,800-calorie ADA

Nutritional Science

In infants who are at increased risk of food allergies, when should peanuts, nuts, fish, and shellfish be introduced?

A) After 6 months of age. B) After one year of age. C) After two years of age. D) After three years of age.

Nutritional Science

Marcus has an infection that causes a temporary loss of villi. Based on this information, you would expect Marcus to ________ while he has this illness.

A. develop gallstones. B. lose weight rapidly C. digest proteins more efficiently D. absorb vitamins more rapidly

Nutritional Science