The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.
Part A
What conclusion about macrominerals and trace minerals is
supported by the passage?
A Macrominerals are more important because they exist in
larger quantities than trace minerals.
B Macrominerals and trace minerals are needed for a healthy
heart, blood and tissues, and immune system.
C Trace minerals like iron are more important for keeping your
bones healthy than macrominerals are.
D Macrominerals and trace minerals must come from food and
also from supplements.
Part B
Which three sentences from the passage best support your answer
in Part A?
A “Just like vitamins, minerals help your body grow, develop,
and stay healthy.”
B “The two kinds of minerals are: macrominerals and trace
minerals. Macro means “large” in Greek (and your body needs
larger amounts of macrominerals than trace minerals).”
C “Scientists aren’t even sure how much of these minerals you
need each day.”
D “Calcium is the top macromineral when it comes to your
bones.”
E “The body needs iron to transport oxygen from your lungs to
the rest of your body.”
F “They do, and potassium helps make sure the amount of
water is just right.”