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The recommended dietary allowance for calcium in the normal healthy adult is:
 
  1. 1,6002,000 mg per day.
  2. 1,0001,200 mg per day.
  3. 200600 mg per day.
  4. 2,4002,800 mg per day.

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: This amount (1,6002,000 mg per day) is excessive.
Rationale 2: The normal healthy adult should consume 1,0001,200 mg of calcium per day.
Rationale 3: This amount (200600 mg per day) is insufficient to meet the needs of healthy adults.
Rationale 4: This amount (2,4002,800 mg per day) is excessive.
Global Rationale: The normal healthy adult should consume 1,0001,200 mg of calcium per day.

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