Multiple choice

Needed in the diet in large amounts, from a few tenths of a gram to one or more grams per day

  1. Minerals

  2. Micro-minerals

  3. Vitamins

  4. Macro-minerals

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Macro-minerals are required by the body in relatively large amounts, ranging from several tenths of a gram to multiple grams per day. In contrast, micro-minerals (trace minerals) and vitamins are needed in much smaller, microgram or milligram quantities.