Magnesium in the Body. Magnesium is essential to the bodyâs health and well-being. The Office of Dietary Supplements, ODS, a division of the National Institutes of Health, states that about one-third to one-half of the magnesium taken in is absorbed by the body.
This loss is referred to as deadweight loss by economists. Deadweight loss is defined as the loss to society that is caused by price controls and taxes. Causes Of Deadweight Loss. There are three main causes of deadweight loss:
Very Low Birthweight. Very low birthweight is a term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 1,500 grams (3 pounds, 4 ounces). Only a few babies, 1.5%, are born this tiny. However, the overall rate of very low birthweight babies in the U.S. is increasing. This is primarily due to the greater numbers of multiple birth babies who are more likely to be born early and weigh less. Babies with very low birthweight look much smaller than other babies of normal birthweight.