Question

The amount of zinc recommended for wound healing is 15 to 30 mg. The amounts of 30 to 50 mg, 25 to 60 mg, and 50 to 70 mg are more than is necessary.

a) 30 to 50 mg is the recommended amount of zinc.
b) 25 to 60 mg is the recommended amount of zinc.
c) 50 to 70 mg is the recommended amount of zinc.
d) 15 to 30 mg is the recommended amount of zinc.

Answer 1

The correct amount of zinc recommended for wound healing is 15 to 30 mg. Option d) accurately reflects this recommendation, while the other options exceed the necessary range.

Step-by-step explanation:

The amount of zinc recommended for wound healing is 15 to 30 mg. Reviewing the given options:

• Option a) suggests 30 to 50 mg which is partially correct but exceeds the upper limit recommended.
• Option b) suggests 25 to 60 mg which also starts within the recommended range but exceeds the upper limit.
• Option c) suggests 50 to 70 mg, which is entirely above the recommended range.
• Option d) correctly states the recommended amount of zinc for wound healing as 15 to 30 mg.

Therefore, the correct answer is d) 15 to 30 mg is the recommended amount of zinc for wound healing.