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tfester

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Which of the following is true regarding trace minerals?
 a. Trace minerals are found in a small number of plant- and animal-based foods.
  b. The bioavailability of all trace minerals is regulated through absorption.
  c. For most people, deficiencies and toxicities of trace minerals are rare.
  d. There are no known instances of toxicity from any of the trace minerals.

Question 2

The _____ of trace minerals is influenced by many factors, such as nutritional status and other components of foods.
 a. stability
  b. formation
  c. bioavailability
  d. structure



alexisweber49

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c



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