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6.1 Trace Minerals

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Which of the following minerals is needed in the daily diet in trace amounts?
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a magnesium
b phosphorus
c iron
d sodium
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Standard breakfast cereal servings usually satisfy at least of the recommended daily iron intake for men (Touch on the pie chart to answer)
100%
50%
25%
10%

Answer 1

The mineral that is needed in the daily diet in trace amounts is c) iron.

Iron is an essential trace mineral that is required for many important functions in the body, such as carrying oxygen in the blood, energy production, and immune system function.

Regarding the second question, the standard breakfast cereal servings usually satisfy 25% of the recommended daily iron intake for men. This is represented by the pie chart option c) 25%.