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Chapter 4. Vitamins, Minerals, Electrolytes, and Water
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Which of the following statements about vitamins is true?
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A. Vitamins are essential nutrients.
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B. Vitamins are inorganic compounds.
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C. Large amounts of vitamins are needed for overall good health.
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D. There are 10 vitamins in all.
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Which of the following nutrients can be stored in the body for extended periods of time?
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What is an important function of vitamin A?
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B. Lowering of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
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C. Absorption of calcium and phosphorus
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D. Cell membrane protection
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Plant oils are excellent sources of ________ and liver is an excellent source of ________.
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Which of the following nutrients plays an integral role in the development of the bones and teeth, muscle contraction, and blood pressure control?
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A lack of which of the following substances is known to be the cause of the most common micronutrient deficiency in the world?
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Which of the following nutrients provide the body with necessary electrolytes?
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Symptoms of dehydration during exercise include all of the following except:
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