Effects of calcium on the body include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
1. Large doses of calcium will not harm the body when taken on a full stomach.
2. Calcium can limit the absorption of iron and other trace elements.
3. Calcium can cause constipation and reduce kidney function.
4. Calcium may prevent bone loss in older men.
2, 3, 4
Large doses of calcium can limit the absorption of iron and other trace elements. Calcium can cause constipation and reduce kidney function. Older men, as well as older women, need calcium in their diet to prevent bone loss.
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