Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Phosphorus

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding phosphorus?

• A) Phosphorus from animal sources is more readily absorbed than the phosphorus from plant sources.
• B) Humans absorb about 50% of the phosphorus from plant sources.
• C) On average, North Americans do not consume enough phosphorus in their diets.
• D) Bacteria in the large intestine can break down the phosphorus from plant sources.

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