Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305627994
Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Chapter 11, Problem 11SC
Which of the following minerals may help to regulate blood pressure?
a. phosphorus
b. iron
c. potassium
d. zinc
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