Calcium and iron compete with each other for absorption. Indicate whether the statement is true or ...

Calcium and iron compete with each other for absorption.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 2

Many minerals have similar chemical properties and compete with each other for absorption.
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Q. 3

When the body is deficient in a mineral, it increases absorption of that mineral to 100 percent until the deficiency state is reversed.
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Q. 4

Minerals are usually absorbed better when food is present in the gastrointestinal tract.
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Q. 5

Calcium metabolism is under substantial hormonal control.
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Q. 6

When the body wants to limit iron absorption it can leave iron in mucosal cells and wait for those cells to die and slough off.
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Q. 7

Excretion of minerals is usually low.
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Q. 8

Adequate mineral intake for athletes is generally associated with adequate caloric intake.
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