Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781305886865
Author: Sizer, Frances , WHITNEY, Ellie
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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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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