Which of the Following Is a Correct Statement About Calcium

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct statement about calcium during pregnancy? 

• A) Calcium intakes usually meet the recommendations. 
• B) The RDA for calcium is the same as before pregnancy. 
• C) Calcium absorption efficiency is the same as before pregnancy. 
• D) Adequate intake prevents the calcium from being taken from the mother's bones. 
• E) The body priorities the mother's bone calcium needs over that of the fetus.

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