>... If you eat a meal that contains some whole
>grains or even (gasp) soybeans, does the phytic
>acid impede the absorption of minerals present in
>THAT MEAL ONLY?

Yes.

>Or does the acid hang around and
>cause poor absorption in future meals, as well?

No.

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