Which of the Following Is True About Mineral Balance

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about mineral balance?

• A) In response to short-term over or under ingestion of a given mineral, humans will adapt by excreting more or absorbing more, respectively, of that mineral.
• B) Minerals are needed in such small amounts that a mineral imbalance never happens.
• C) Humans can only regulate mineral balance over a long time period, thus short term imbalances will result in poor exercise performance.
• D) Mineral balance is a very intricate process and cannot be accomplished by diet alone.

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