All of the following are correct statements about mineral bioavailability EXCEPT: The body’s need for a mineral may affect its a
bsorption. The presence of one mineral may affect the absorption of another. The minerals in plant foods are better absorbed than the minerals in animal foods. Pregnancy can affect the absorption of certain minerals.
Drug and alcohol use can harm the health of a person with HIV. Specifically, drug and alcohol use can weaken the immune system and damage the liver. People with HIV take a combination of HIV medicines (called an HIV treatment regimen) every day to stay healthy.
