Many people throughout the world are practicing vegetarians. Their diet is rich in fruits and vegetables so it is also likely to be rich in which mineral?
A) Sodium B) Potassium C) Iron D) Iodine
B
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Potassium is naturally present in most foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, meats, milk, and yogurt.
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