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Which food source is NOT a good source of calcium?
Which food source is NOT a good source of calcium?
- Broccoli
- Spinach (correct)
- Oysters
- Fish eaten with bones
What is a symptom of chronic hypocalcemia in adults?
What is a symptom of chronic hypocalcemia in adults?
- Stunted growth
- Hypercalcemia
- Porous bones (correct)
- Excessive calcium intake
Why are postmenopausal women more prone to osteoporosis?
Why are postmenopausal women more prone to osteoporosis?
- High phosphorus levels
- Due to excessive calcium intake
- Inadequate vitamin D intake
- Decreased estrogen levels accelerate bone loss (correct)
What can excessive calcium deposits in soft tissues lead to?
What can excessive calcium deposits in soft tissues lead to?
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Why is spinach not an ideal source of calcium despite containing some calcium?
Why is spinach not an ideal source of calcium despite containing some calcium?
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Which mineral is present together with calcium in bones and teeth?
Which mineral is present together with calcium in bones and teeth?
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What is the role of phosphorus in the body?
What is the role of phosphorus in the body?
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Which food sources are rich in phosphorus?
Which food sources are rich in phosphorus?
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How does vitamin D influence phosphorus absorption?
How does vitamin D influence phosphorus absorption?
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What effect do high levels of magnesium and calcium have on phosphorus absorption?
What effect do high levels of magnesium and calcium have on phosphorus absorption?
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Why is phosphorus deficiency considered rare?
Why is phosphorus deficiency considered rare?
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What is the most common form of phosphorus in grains and legumes with poor bioavailability?
What is the most common form of phosphorus in grains and legumes with poor bioavailability?
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