All of the following are true regarding calcium EXCEPT:

1.it is a component of bones and teeth.
2.it is needed for muscle and nerve activity.
3.deficiency results in osteoporosis in adults.
4.the average intake of calcium among U.S. women is approximately 75% of the DRI.


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