Why Are People Who Consume Locally Grown Food More Vulnerable

question 105

Multiple Choice

Why are people who consume locally grown food more vulnerable to trace element deficiencies than those who consume food from many locations?

• A)Food prices might limit the ability of people to buy nutritious foods.
• B)Nutrient content declines when food is transported over long distances.
• C)The trace element content of local soil might influence whether there is enough of a mineral in the food supply.
• D)Local food is more vulnerable to spoilage and microbial contamination.

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