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nenivikky

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on: Aug 21, 2018
Reduced stomach acidity associated with advancing age most likely impairs the absorption of what nutrient?
 a. magnesium
  b. sodium
  c. vitamin B12
  d. vitamin C

Question 2

Which agency houses 27 separate institutes and centers?
 a. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  b. Food and Drug Administration
  c. National Institutes of Health
  d. Food and Nutrition Service


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onowka

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

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