Besides proteins and carbohydrates, other elements of nutritional value found in milk include
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- Acalcium, potassium and iron
- Bcalcium and potassiumCorrect
- Cpotassium and iron
- Dcalcium and iron
Explanation
The correct answer is B because milk is a rich source of minerals like calcium and potassium. Calcium is essential for bone health, while potassium helps in maintaining fluid balance and nerve functions.
The reason other options are incorrect is that milk is naturally very poor in iron. Since options A, C, and D all include iron, they are eliminated. Therefore, the combination of calcium and potassium is the most accurate description of the additional nutritional elements found in milk.
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