The nurse is reviewing the contents of a nutritional supplement that a 32-year-old female patient takes each day. Which minerals in this supplement adhere to the recommended daily intake amounts?
Select all that apply.
1. iron 8 mg
2. zinc 8 mg
3. calcium 1000 mg
4. phosphorus 700 mg
5. magnesium 420 mg
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4
Eight milligrams of zinc and 700 mg of phosphorus are the recommended daily amounts for females. One thousand milligrams of calcium is the recommended daily amount of females before menopause. Eight milligrams of iron and 420 mg of magnesium are the recommended daily amount for males.
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