Fiber is a necessary part of the nutritional intake. It can, however, cause the absorption of some minerals to be incomplete. Fiber impairs the absorption of what minerals? Select all that apply
A) Potassium B) Zinc C) Magnesium D) Calcium E) Chloride
B, D
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Fibers may impair the absorption of some minerals—namely, zinc, calcium, and iron—by binding with them in the small intestine.
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