Which of the following minerals are especially important to women’s health?
a. calcium and iron
b. sodium and potassium
c. magnesium and zinc
d. selenium and iron

The correct answer is a. Calcium and iron

Explanation:

Iron is important especially to women's health because women lose iron at a significant level because of the menstrual bleeding therefore if a woman does not take sufficient iron than iron deficiency can occur in a woman's body.

Calcium is important for the formation of bone and teeth and its deficiency leads to weaker bones. Woman requires more calcium during pregnancy to fulfill the demand of a fetus for the formation of bones.

In women after menopause, the calcium absorption slows down which results in osteoporosis so calcium should be consumed in an appropriate amount by women to avoid osteoporosis. Therefore the correct answer is a.

obviously, the latter.