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Which of the following statements describes one aspect of mineral nutrition of older adults?
 
  a. Zinc intake is adequate for about 95 of this group.
  b. Iron absorption is reduced due to low stomach acidity.
  c. Calcium intakes of females are near the RDA for this group.
  d. Calcium allowances for this group have recently been increased by the Committee on Dietary Reference Intakes.
  e. Folate excesses are fairly common.

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Which of the following is a feature of vitamin D nutrition in the elderly?
 
  a. Most elderly receive near-RDA amounts of the vitamin.
  b. Aging reduces the kidneys' ability to convert vitamin D to its active form.
  c. The RDA for vitamin D in the elderly is lower due to less excretion by the kidneys.
  d. Most elderly rely primarily on self-synthesis of the vitamin due to their greater time spent outdoors.
  e. Elderly individuals need at least 40 micrograms per day.


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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


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