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sheilaspns

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Which of the following statements is true about calcium supplementation and absorption?
 a. Low calcium levels have been linked to colon cancer, overweight, and hypertension.
  b. A high intake of calcium interferes with zinc and iron absorption.
  c. A high intake of calcium may result in elevated urinary excretion of calcium.
  d. Calcium is better absorbed in pill form.
  e. a, b, and c only

Question 2

It is common for the elderly to have suboptimal vitamin D status or develop vitamin D deficiency due to all of the following EXCEPT:
 a. inadequate exposure to sunlight.
  b. wearing of lighter clothing to stay comfortable.
  c. nutrient-drug interactions.
  d. decreased skin synthesis capacity.
  e. All of the above would be reasons why the elderly have vitamin D deficiencies.


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ricroger

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

b


sheilaspns

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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