What Is the Tolerable Upper Limit (UL) for Fluoride for People

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the tolerable upper limit (UL) for fluoride for people 8 years of age and over?

• A) 2.5 milligrams
• B) 5.0 milligrams
• C) 7.5 milligrams
• D) 10.0 milligrams

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