Which of the Following Statements About Calcium and Vitamin D

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about calcium and vitamin D supplementation is true?

• A)Supplementation should start in women 60 years and older with at least 1200 mg of elemental calcium.
• B)Men do not need 1200 mg of calcium until the age of 70 years.
• C)Vitamin D supplementation should be between 200-400 international units (IU).
• D)Calcium supplements and vitamin D supplementation both can prevent and slow progression of osteoporosis.

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