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karen

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The nurse is aware that magnesium deficiency is a potential nutritional problem in the United States. What is the cause of this potential problem?
 
  A) Low intake of milk and dairy products
  B) Not eating enough citrus fruits in our diet
  C) Not drinking enough enriched orange juice
  D) The use of refined grains over whole grains

Question 2

The amount of protein that most Americans eat is
 
  a. less than we need.
  b. more than we need.
  c. about the amount we need.
  d. very different from day to day.



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Jordin Calloway

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Answer to Question 1

D
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A low magnesium intake is related to the intake of refined grains over whole-grain breads and cereals because magnesium is lost during the refining process and not replaced.

Answer to Question 2

B
Most Americans eat more protein than we need.





 

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