A scientist is creating a formula diet that supplies the same nutrients in amounts that are in a healthy dietary pattern for adults.One of the minerals in her formula has a Recommended Dietary Allowance of 85 mg/day.How should she classify this particular mineral?
A)Trace mineral
B)Nonessential mineral
C)Possible essential mineral
D)Major mineral

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Trace minerals are those that are required in very small amounts in the diet, typically less than 100 mg per day. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for the mineral in question is 85 mg/day, which is within the range of trace minerals.

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