Question

Minerals are micronutrients that are required by the body for various key functions. But excess consumption of minerals may be toxic to the body. For example, Harris consumes a typical American diet and suffers from high blood pressure. He should limit his consumption of ________. Based on current statistics,__________ the primary source of this mineral in the diet.

1) A,Calcium
B, iron
C, sodium


2) A, table salt is
B, processed foods are
C, natural foods are

Answer 1

Sodium and Processed foods

Step-by-step explanation:

I just did this test with Plato and that is the correct answer.

Answer 2

C. Sodium, consumed in excess, can give you high blood pressure.

If you've got the statistics, use them. I'm only guessing from here.

B. processed foods usually contain high amounts of sodium per serving.

It seems he'd have to be dumping piles of salt on his food if it was due to table salt. And natural foods won't give him high blood pressure.