Substituting carbonated soft drinks for dairy products in the diet is a bad idea because the resulting high ________ intake combined with inadequate ________ intake leads to bone loss.

A. carbon dioxide; calcium
B. magnesium; sodium
C. phosphorus; calcium
D. sodium; phosphorus


Answer: C

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