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Why is it important that the macronutrients calcium and phosphorus be ingested in approximately equal amounts?
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These two macronutrients have an inverse relationship, meaning that as the level of one increases, the level of the other decreases. This is represented by the equation: \[ \text{Calcium Level} = \frac{1}{\text{Phosphorus Level}} \] Show more…
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