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Bernana

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What are the functions of magnesium in the body, and why are so many Americans deficient in magnesium?

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What individual is least characteristic of a person with bulimia?
 a. The person is close to her ideal body weight.
 b. The person is unaware that her behavior is abnormal.
 c. The person's weight fluctuates 10 pounds or so over a few weeks.
 d. The person binges and purges.
 e. The person experiences loss of control during bingesand compensationbehavio rs afterwards.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
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Magnesium helps the body's enzymes work more efficiently. It is also necessary for the body's ability to uptake and metabolize calcium, vitamin D, and potassium. Magnesium deficiency may result in impaired calcium, vitamin D, and potassium metabolism, which could appear as deficiencies of these essential nutrients as well. People who are severely magnesium deficient may experience neurological symptoms such as weakness or confusion.
Many Americans eat a large amount of processed foods each day. Magnesium is found in whole foods and is lost during processing. Most Americans only get about 2/3 of their daily recommended magnesium.

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