Multiple choice

Minerals are needed in small quantities and so are known as micronutrients.

  1. True

  2. False

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Explanation

Nutrients are classified based on the quantities the body needs. Since minerals and vitamins are required in very small amounts (milligrams or micrograms), they are classified as micronutrients, whereas proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are macronutrients.