If only selected groups of people need vitamins, why do so many people take them?
People take them for the wrong reasons. They feel insecure about the quality of their diet. They believe that some vitamins will relieve stress. They want to prevent colds and minor illnesses. They think some vitamins will help prevent cancer. They think they will feel better. None of these reasons has been proven. The best advice is to eat a well-balanced diet.
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A. niacin B. vitamin K C. pantothenic acid D. thiamin
Maggie is a 34-year-old mother of two children. She was told by her physician that she needs her gallbladder removed. Maggie panics and calls her mother saying, "Mom, I can't believe this! How am I going to live without my liver? You have to have a liver to survive, and the doctor wants to remove it!" Her mother tells her to calm down and discuss what is going on. Maggie's mother soon realizes
that Maggie's liver is fine, but her gallbladder needs to be removed. Where in the system does bile aid with digestion? a. In the mouth b. In the stomach c. In the small intestine d. In the rectum e. In the appendix
Bile breaks up lipid globules into smaller droplets and then disperses them. This process is called
A. liquefaction. B. oxidation. C. hydration. D. emulsification.
Water is an essential nutrient
Indicate whether the statement is true or false