Question

Which of the following statements concerning mineral deficiencies or excesses is false? Multiple Choice The body may absorb more of a mineral from food and excretes less when a deficiency occurs. Excessive consumption of minerals may cause a number of health problems, even in relatively small doses. Additional minerals may be needed for the synthesis of new tissues associated with physical training. If dietary intake is insufficient, minerals can be synthesized from precursors in the liver.

Answer 1

Answer:

The incorrect statement is -  If dietary intake is insufficient, minerals can be synthesized from precursors in the liver.

Explanation:

During deficiency, the body tends to absorb the maximum amount of the minerals and excretes less from the food to maintain the body requirement. Like deficiency excess of the minerals can also cause several health problems.

Nutrient minerals cannot be synthesized biochemically by living organisms. and most of the minerals get from eating plants and animals or from drinking water.