Which of the following is a general characteristic of trace minerals?
A)The amount of trace minerals in plant-based foods is consistent regardless of the mineral content of soil and water.
B)The amount of trace minerals present in foods is influenced by the cooking method and the length of the cooking process.
C)Trace minerals are circulated from the GI tract to the liver and throughout the body.
D)Toxicities from excess consumption of trace minerals from some food sources are common.

Question

Which of the following is a general characteristic of trace minerals? 
A)The amount of trace minerals in plant-based foods is consistent regardless of the mineral content of soil and water.
B)The amount of trace minerals present in foods is influenced by the cooking method and the length of the cooking process.
C)Trace minerals are circulated from the GI tract to the liver and throughout the body.
D)Toxicities from excess consumption of trace minerals from some food sources are common.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Trace minerals are absorbed in the small intestine and transported through the blood circulation to the liver and other body tissues where they perform various functions. Option A is incorrect as the amount of trace minerals in plant-based foods can vary significantly based on the mineral content of the soil and water they are grown in. Option B is incorrect as cooking can either increase or decrease the availability of trace minerals in foods, but the amount present in the raw food is not affected. Option D is incorrect as toxicity from excess trace mineral consumption is not common, and toxicity is usually associated with supplementation or industrial exposure rather than dietary intake.

Which of the Following Is a General Characteristic of Trace