_______ are Inorganic Nutrients Ingested in the Form of Salts

Question

_______ are inorganic nutrients ingested in the form of salts dissolved in food and water.
A) Vitamins
B) Carbohydrates
C) Phytochemicals
D) Minerals

Accepted Answer

Minerals are inorganic nutrients that are ingested through food and water. They include important elements such as calcium, iron, sodium, and potassium. Vitamins, carbohydrates, and phytochemicals are not inorganic nutrients, and are not exclusively obtained through salts dissolved in food and water.