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Adrian examined the calcium intake in three groups of individuals with varying levels of bone mineral density. Group 1 had low bone mineral density, Group 2 had moderate levels of bone mineral density and Group 3 had high levels of bone mineral density. In order to determine the mean differences between the groups on calcium intake what statistical test would be best used in this scenario? Why?
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