Which statement describes a relationship between protein intake and calcium metabolism?
A) ?Calcium excretion falls with increasing intake of animal-derived proteins.
B) ?Calcium excretion rises with increasing intake of animal-derived proteins.
C) ?Calcium absorption declines with higher intakes of plant-derived proteins.
D) ?Calcium absorption increases with higher intakes of animal-derived proteins.
B
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