A school nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about adequate nutrition. What increased intake should the nurse encourage?
a. Potassium and sodium
b. Chloride and magnesium
c. Iron and calcium
d. Vitamins and minerals
ANS: C
Dietary inadequacies in adolescence include iron and calcium.
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