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question 1 (1 point) saved
phosphorus is rarely emphasized in diet planning because:
the role of phosphorus is not important
phosphorus is generally reabsorbed by the kidneys
only small amounts of phosphorus are needed daily
diets adequate in other nutrients are generally adequate in phosphorus
question 2 (1 point) saved
if blood phosphorus levels are elevated, patients may develop
anemia.
renal calculi.
osteoporosis.
osteodystrophy.
question 3 (1 point) saved
an example of a factor that inhibits calcium absorption from the small intestine is:
fiber
lactose
vitamin d
physiological need
question 4 (1 point) saved
For Question 1, diets with sufficient other nutrients usually have enough phosphorus, which is why it's not emphasized in diet - planning. For Question 2, elevated blood phosphorus levels can lead to osteodystrophy. For Question 3, fiber inhibits calcium absorption in the small intestine.
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Question 1: Diets adequate in other nutrients are generally adequate in phosphorus
Question 2: osteodystrophy
Question 3: Fiber