Question

The body needs trace minerals in much smaller amounts than major minerals, but they still perform essential functions. Most function as cofactors and some also assist with hormone function, maintenance of red blood cells, structure for bones and teeth, and antioxidant activity.
Select all of the sentences below that correctly describe the role of trace minerals in the body.

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Hint 1. Which of these scenarios would be likely to decrease the absorption of a trace mineral?
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Trace minerals are found only in plant foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes.
Trace minerals do not interfere with the absorption of other trace minerals.
Trace minerals act as cofactors and help with the function of enzymes and hormones.
Trace minerals are stable in cooking.

Answer 1

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Trace minerals are stable in cooking,

Trace minerals are found only in plant foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes

Trace minerals do not interfere with the absorption of other trace minerals

Trace minerals act as cofactors and help with the function of enzymes and hormones.

All the above functions are functions of trace elements.Examples of these elements are Co, manganese,Cu, Boron, and iron. etc.

These elements are needed for the general body well being.They are therefore refers to as the non essential elements.They are needed in limited amounts.Because they are majorly present in plants,they are usually supplemented in human diet by nutritional supplements.They function primarily in biochemical reactions in the body.They are stable during cooking.

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