Which of the following statements regarding selenium is true?

a. Selenium content in foods depends on the soil conditions in which they were grown.
b. The RDA for selenium is set to maintain optimal activity of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase.
c. Selenium is required for regulation of thyroid hormones.
d. All of the above are true of selenium.


d. All of the above are true of selenium

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