It is important to understand where to find calcium in food, but there are a var

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It is important to understand where to find calcium in food, but there are a variety of factors that can interfere with the absorption of even the best sources of calcium. Which of these statements describes ways calcium bioavailability or absorption may be reduced? Select all that apply View Available Hint(s) O consuming calcium sources high in lactose O eating a low-protein diet choosing calcium sources high in oxalates, like spinach O consuming vitamin D with a calcium-containing food O consuming large amounts of calcium at one time

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Absorption of calcium may be reduced by-

1 . Choosing calcium sources high in oxalates, like spinach(c) because spinach contain high oxalic acid which bind with calcium to form insoluble salt crystal which is eliminated.

2 consuming large amounts of calcium at one time- (e)because if there is more intake of calcium at one time then absorption is less that increase our total level.

3 .eating low protein diet(b) - reduce intestinal absorption of calcium in body.

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