Which of the Following Statements Describes the Mineral Nutrition of Older

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the mineral nutrition of older adults? 

• A) Zinc intake is adequate for about 95% of this group. 
• B) Iron absorption is reduced due to low stomach acidity. 
• C) Calcium intakes of females are near the RDA for this group. 
• D) Vitamin D is more readily absorbed by the thinner skin of this group. 
• E) Folate excesses are fairly common.

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