Texas Tech Nutrition Exit Practice Test

Calcium supplements have few side effects; chronic diarrhea and dyspepsia are common. Which statement is true?

They have few side effects Chronic diarrhea and dyspepsia are common They always cause kidney stones They do not affect digestion

Correct Answer:

Chronic diarrhea and dyspepsia are common

Explanation:

Calcium supplements commonly irritate the digestive system. Indigestion (dyspepsia) and other GI upset are typical reactions some people experience, and higher doses or certain formulations can lead to diarrhea. That pattern makes the statement that these side effects are common the best choice. In contrast, saying they have few side effects understates the frequent GI symptoms many users encounter, and claims about never affecting digestion or always causing kidney stones don’t fit what’s commonly observed.

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