Nutrition
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781337906371
Author: Sizer, Frances Sienkiewicz., WHITNEY, Ellie
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 8, Problem 20SC
Too little in the diet is associated with osteoporosis.
a. vitamin B12
b. protein
c. sodium
d. niacin
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