Rosetta is a dietitian in a small mining town in the west. Because many of her patients and clients are miners, which mineral may be present in their bodies at potentially toxic levels?
A)Copper
B)Magnesium
C)Manganese
D)Iron

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Manganese is a mineral commonly found in mining areas and exposure to high levels of manganese can lead to toxicity. Miners are at risk of inhaling manganese dust and absorbing it through their skin while working with mining equipment or in areas where manganese is present.

Rosetta Is a Dietitian in a Small Mining Town in the West