The reason(s) that recommendations for calcium intake do not change for the mother during pregnancy is (are)
A. that although the mother excretes more calcium than usual, she also absorbs more than usual.
B. that calcium absorption is increased and calcium excretion is reduced in a pregnant woman.
C. that calcification of bone in the fetus occurs mainly after birth.
D. that fetal requirements for calcium are actually quite small.
B
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