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Because they are less able to absorb _______ than younger persons, elderly people may benefit from taking supplements that supply the mineral.

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Calcium, Magnesium, and Iron. The elderly eat less calories, having a direct correlation to lower mineral intake from food. The elderly also have a harder time chewing and digesting food, which is essential in absorbing minerals and nutrients.
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