Calcium supplements should be taken ________.

a. with a meal to enhance absorption of calcium
b. with iron supplements to enhance absorption of iron
c. with a meal to circumvent adverse nutrient interactions
d. in large doses all at once
e. in doses of 500 mg or more


Answer: A

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