Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Phosphorus in Nutrition

question 49

Multiple Choice

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

• A) High dietary intakes have no adverse effects.
• B) About 85 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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