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on: Aug 21, 2018

When the body is deficient in a mineral it increases absorption of that mineral to 100 percent until the deficiency state is reversed.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Minerals are usually absorbed better when food is present in the gastrointestinal tract.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Ahnyah

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

F

Answer to Question 2

T

abc

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

Gracias!

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