Bundle: Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies, Loose-leaf Version, 14th + MindTap Nutrition, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781337127523
Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
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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