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CQXA

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Which of the following is a characteristic of calcium nutrition in pregnancy?
 
  a. Calcium intakes usually meet the recommendations.
  b. The RDA for calcium is the same as before pregnancy.
  c. Calcium absorption efficiency is the same as before pregnancy.
  d. Calcification of the fetal skeleton begins during the 14th week of pregnancy.
  e. It is better for pregnant women to take a calcium supplement than to increase dairy intake.

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During pregnancy, which of the following nutrients show a dramatic increase in absorption?
 
  a. Salt and sugar
  b. Protein and fat
  c. Calcium and iron
  d. Thiamin and ascorbic acid
  e. Copper and magnesium


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durant1234

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

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


CQXA

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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