What Is the Recommended Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for Calcium

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the recommended Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for calcium for women and men in the 19- to 50-year-old range?

• A) 600 mg
• B) 800 mg
• C) 1,000 mg
• D) 1,200 mg

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