Magnesium ________.

A. is a mineral that, when deficient, can cause anemia
B. plays an important role in energy metabolism, muscle activity, and heart health
C. is found only in animal foods, making vegans at the greatest risk for a deficiency
D. is the third most abundant mineral in the human body


Answer: B

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