Which of the Following Is NOT Among the Characteristics of Phosphorus

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of phosphorus in nutrition?

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

The linear distance around the edge of a circle or circular object.

Weight

A measure of the gravitational force exerted on an object, typically measured in units like kilograms or pounds.

Nonlinear

Not forming a straight line; describes relationships in which change in one quantity does not produce a proportional change in another.

Negative

A term used to describe values less than zero, or situations or attitudes that are pessimistic or undesirable.