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All of the following are true regarding calcium EXCEPT:
  1.it is a component of bones and teeth.
  2.it is needed for muscle and nerve activity.
  3.deficiency results in osteoporosis in adults.
  4.the average intake of calcium among U.S. women is approximately 75 of the DRI.

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All of the following are true regarding phosphorus EXCEPT:
  1.it transports oxygen as a component of hemoglobin.
  2.it is a component of bones and teeth.
  3.it is necessary to maintain the right acid-base balance of body fluids.
  4.milk products are a good food source.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
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