The Potential Problem with Mineral Supplements That Have High Bioavailability

question 123

Multiple Choice

The potential problem with mineral supplements that have high bioavailability is:

• A) excess absorption.
• B) they bind a large percentage of the dietary fiber.
• C) they result in too great an increase in transit time.
• D) the potential for dehydration.

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Definitions:

Polymers

Large molecules composed of many repeated subunits, which can be found in various natural and synthetic materials like plastics, proteins, and DNA.

Monomers

Simple molecules that can join together to form polymers, which are large, complex structures.

Unsaturated

A term describing molecules, particularly fats or fatty acids, which contain one or more double bonds between carbon atoms, making them less hydrogenated.

Vegetable Oils

Edible oils extracted from plants' seeds, fruits, or other parts, widely used in cooking and food preparation.