Multiple Choice
The Tolerable Upper Limit for phosphorus drops after age 70 due to ____.
A) a slower metabolic rate in the elderly
B) a reduced need for phosphorus
C) a greater need for calcium
D) a greater likelihood of impaired renal function
Correct Answer:
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