Calcium deficiency is a nutrition risk for adolescents. What is a contributing factor to the risk for calcium deficiency in adolescents?
A) An increased intake of fast foods
B) Iron deficiency
C) The adolescent growth spurt
D) The substitution of soft drinks for milk
D
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Milk intake has decreased while the intake of soda and fruit juices has increased. Milk is a primary source of calcium.
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True False
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of his residual limb and ultimate rehabilitation potential? What will be an ideal response?