A medical researcher is developing a formula for babies that simulates the composition of human breast milk.He wants to fortify the formula so it contains the RDA/AI amounts of all essential nutrients. One of the minerals that he wants to use in the formula has an RDA of 11 mg for infants. According to this information,how should he classify this mineral?
A)Trace mineral
B)Major mineral
C)Minor mineral
D)Electrolytic mineral

Question

A medical researcher is developing a formula for babies that simulates the composition of human breast milk.He wants to fortify the formula so it contains the RDA/AI amounts of all essential nutrients. One of the minerals that he wants to use in the formula has an RDA of 11 mg for infants. According to this information,how should he classify this mineral?
A)Trace mineral
B)Major mineral
C)Minor mineral
D)Electrolytic mineral

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Trace minerals are those required by the body in amounts less than 100 mg/day, and since the RDA for this mineral is 11 mg for infants, it fits the definition of a trace mineral.

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