Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of manganese in nutrition?

a. Plant foods are good sources
b. Deficiencies are seen primarily in the elderly
c. Absorption is inhibited by calcium supplements
d. Toxicity is more common from environmental contamination than from the diet


b

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