Question

The body needs 110 milligrams or more of the major minerals each day. Which of the following five lists contains only major minerals as opposed to trace minerals? a. Fluoride, calcium, zinc, and copper b. Sodium, manganese, magnesium, and calcium c. Calcium, sodium phosphorus, and magnesium d. Chloride, copper, calcium, and iron e. Zinc, iron, copper, and manganese

Answer 1

Option C, Calcium, sodium phosphorus, and magnesium

Step-by-step explanation:

Major minerals are those which are essential for the body to stay healthy as they keep organs such as, heart, brain, muscles etc. working properly . They also make enzymes and hormones.

There are two classes of minerals

Macro minerals – Required in large amount

Example of macro minerals - calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride and sulfur.

Trace Minerals – Required in small amount

Example of trace minerals - iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, fluoride and selenium.

Hence, option C is correct