Question

1 — introduction to minerals
learning objective: indicate the type, source, and role of minerals in the body, specifically calcium.
major minerals are classified as minerals that are required in the diet each day in amounts larger than ______ mg.

a.) 100

b.) 50

c.) 200

d.) 25

Explanation:

In nutrition (a subfield of Medicine and Health, under Natural Science), major minerals are defined as those required in the diet daily in amounts greater than 100 mg. This is a standard classification in the study of dietary minerals, where major minerals like calcium, phosphorus, etc., have higher daily requirements compared to trace minerals (which are required in amounts less than 100 mg).

Answer:

a.) 100