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    Minerals Key: Resource For Option #8

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    This document provides information about minerals and their importance for the human body. It discusses that minerals are found in foods and cannot be produced by the body, so they must be ingested. There are about 60 minerals that make up 4% of the body, divided into macrominerals and trace minerals. Some essential minerals are listed, along with their functions. The document also contains a true/false quiz about minerals and suggests designing an advertisement about the benefits of fruits and vegetables.

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    Minerals Key: Resource For Option #8

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    This document provides information about minerals and their importance for the human body. It discusses that minerals are found in foods and cannot be produced by the body, so they must be ingested. There are about 60 minerals that make up 4% of the body, divided into macrominerals and trace minerals. Some essential minerals are listed, along with their functions. The document also contains a true/false quiz about minerals and suggests designing an advertisement about the benefits of fruits and vegetables.

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    This document provides information about minerals and their importance for the human body. It discusses that minerals are found in foods and cannot be produced by the body, so they must be ingested. There are about 60 minerals that make up 4% of the body, divided into macrominerals and trace minerals. Some essential minerals are listed, along with their functions. The document also contains a true/false quiz about minerals and suggests designing an advertisement about the benefits of fruits and vegetables.

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    Minerals Key: Resource For Option #8

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    Lee Ming Hin
    This document provides information about minerals and their importance for the human body. It discusses that minerals are found in foods and cannot be produced by the body, so they must be ingested. There are about 60 minerals that make up 4% of the body, divided into macrominerals and trace minerals. Some essential minerals are listed, along with their functions. The document also contains a true/false quiz about minerals and suggests designing an advertisement about the benefits of fruits and vegetables.

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    Resource for Option #8

    MINERALS KEY
    (A study guide or a final evaluation)

    Name Period Assign #

    1. Minerals are found in (nearly all the foods on MyPyramid).

    2. Minerals do not provide (energy.).

    but they are essential because they (regulate the body chemistry and body functions).

    3. Minerals cannot be (produced) by our bodies.

    They must be (ingested) or (eaten) in our food.

    4. There are about (60) different minerals that make up about (4%) of our bodies.

    5. Minerals are also divided into two groups. They are:

    a. (macrominerals)

    b. (trace minerals)

    6. Macrominerals are found in (relatively large amounts) .

    Trace minerals are found in (very small amounts).

    7. Some of the essential minerals are:

    a. Macro: (calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium).

    b. Trace: (iron, zinc, fluorine, copper, iodine).

    IV-1-18
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    8. Match the following vitamins and minerals with their functions.

    (C) 1. Calcium A. Prevents goiter

    (A) 2, Iodine B. Needed for red blood cells

    (B) 3. Iron C. Strong bones

    9. Identify the following as TRUE or FALSE.

    (F) Mineral supplements can improve athletic performance.

    (T) Most people do not need a mineral supplement.

    (F) Mineral supplements must be safe if they are sold in the store.

    (T) Spinach is a good source of iron.

    10. On the back of the page, design an advertisement for fruits or vegetables, including
    information on variety and nutrition. Convince the reading that he/she should eat them.

    IV-1-19

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