What distinguishes a major mineral from a trace mineral?
A) quantity of the mineral found in foods
B) quantity of the mineral found in nature
C) daily requirement for the mineral and amount found in the body
D) importance to the body of the mineral

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The daily requirement for a mineral and the amount found in the body distinguishes a major mineral from a trace mineral. Major minerals are required in amounts greater than 100 milligrams per day, and are present in the body in amounts greater than 5 grams. Trace minerals are required in amounts less than 100 milligrams per day, and are present in the body in amounts less than 5 grams. The quantity of the mineral found in foods and in nature, as well as the importance to the body, can vary for both major and trace minerals, and do not distinguish one from the other.

What Distinguishes a Major Mineral from a Trace Mineral