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TFauchery

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Which of the following is a characteristic of calcium supplement use?
 
  a. Taking them with a meal enhances absorption of calcium
  b. Taking them with iron supplements enhances absorption of iron
  c. Supplements of calcium carbonate show higher bioavailability than calcium citrate
  d. Small pills containing a large amount of calcium salt show faster dissolution in the stomach
  e. Taking them with carbonated beverages can speed their dissolution and increase calcium bioavailability

Question 2

As much as ___________________ _ percent of the sodium in people's diets comes from salt added to foods by manufacturers; about ___________________ _ percent comes from salt added during cooking and at the table;
 
  and only ___________________ _ percent comes from the natural content in foods.
  Fill in the blank with correct word


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

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

75; 15; 10


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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018
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