Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Phosphorous in Nutrition

question 198

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of phosphorous in nutrition?

• A) Low dietary intakes have no adverse effects.
• B) About 65 percent of the body's phosphorus is located in bones and teeth.
• C) The phosphoric acid in cola drinks has little effect on bone content.
• D) The ratio of phosphorus to calcium in the diet is important for bone maintenance.

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