Which of the following is a correct statement about calcium during pregnancy?

a. Calcium intakes usually meet the recommendations.
b. The RDA for calcium is the same as before pregnancy.
c. Calcium absorption efficiency is the same as before pregnancy.
d. Adequate intake prevents the calcium from being taken from the mother’s bones.
e. The body priorities the mother’s bone calcium needs over that of the fetus.


Answer: B

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