Phosphorus Is the Second Most Abundant Mineral in the Body

question 21

Multiple Choice

Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the body and

• A) 20-30 percent of it is used to develop bones.
• B) supplementation offers no ergogenic effect on aerobic endurance performance.
• C) its excess does not appear to pose any problems to a healthy individual when used on a short-term basis.
• D) many Americans are not getting enough in their diet.

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