Individuals Advised to Consume Calcium Supplements Should Consume

question 84

Multiple Choice

Individuals advised to consume calcium supplements should consume

• A)about 2,000 mg in a single dose each day.
• B)only calcium citrate as other calcium salts are poorly absorbed.
• C)an amount of no more than 500 mg with or just after a meal.
• D)the calcium supplement at the same time as other mineral supplements.

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Definitions:

Lifetime Risk

Lifetime risk is the probability of an individual developing a certain disease or condition over the course of their lifetime, taking into account various demographic factors.

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke.

Women

Adult human females.

Modifiable Risk Factors

Aspects of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or genetic susceptibility that can be altered to reduce the risk of disease.