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jjjetplane

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Why is it recommended that individuals obtain dietary fiber from foods rather than from supplements?
 A) The supplements contain too many extra calories.
  B) Fiber in foods is more readily available to the body.
  C) To save the calories contained in the food.
  D) The foods may contain health benefits in addition to the fiber.

Question 2

Two minerals that are especially important for health in females, but are often consumed in less than optimal amounts, are _____.
 A) calcium and potassium
  B) calcium and iron
  C) potassium and sodium
  D) sodium and calcium


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tofugiraffe

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Reply #1 on: Feb 27, 2019
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


jjjetplane

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Reply #2 on: Feb 27, 2019
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Reply #3 on: Feb 27, 2019
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