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Can someone please help me answer these true or false questions and please give rational for each question?

1. Most people have an inadequate intake of fluid?

2. All minerals consumed in excess of need are excreted in the urine?

3. Sodium is the most plentiful mineral in the body?

4. An increase in sodium intake is associated with an increase in blood pressure?

5. Calcium supplements are a safe and effective way to ensure an adequate calcium intake?

6. Foods high in sodium tend to be low in potassium and foods high in potassium tend be low in sodium?

7. Major minerals are more important for health than trace minerals?

8. For most people, thirst is a reliable indicator of fluid needs?

9. Trace mineral balance is strongly influenced by interactions with other minerals and dietary factors?

10. A chronically low intake of calcium leads to hypocalcemia?