Which of the following is MOST likely to occur if you were to consume too much calcium via the diet?
A. You would experience hypercalcemia.
B. You would begin to produce kidney stones.
C. Your absorption of other minerals would be reduced.
D. Calcium deposits would accumulate in the soft tissues of the body.
Answer: C
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