Question

Mineral nutrients can have a variety of functions in the body. Select all of the statements that apply to the major roles of minerals in the body. Check All That Apply Most minerals can be metabolized for energy to release approximately 2 kcal/mg. Some minerals, including calcium and phosphorus, form structural components of tissues, As inorganic ions, some minerals function as cofactors for chemical reactions, Fat-soluble minerals are necessary for the digestion of lipids.

Answer 1

False- Minerals do not provide energy but they help to release energy from the carbohydrates, fats and protein.

True- It is true that minerals make the structural component of the tissues. Calcium and phosphorus are the structural element of bones in the form of calcium phosphate.It maintains the bone density and prevents osteoporosis They make a compound together called compound hydroxyapatite which is responsible for the the growth of the bones. Phosphorus is the structural element in the formation of DNA.

True- It is true that minerals are mostly found as inorganic ions work and speeds up some chemical reactions happening in the body called as co factor for chemical reactions. for example Mg2+ , Cu etc.

False- Most minerals are water soluble. Fat soluble vitamins are required for the digestion of the lipids.