Why is a low-fat diet likely to decrease vitamin A and carotenoid absorption?

a. The enzymes needed for digestion are in short supply.
b. The hormones needed for digestion are not available.
c. The body is unable to synthesize protein carriers.
d. Absorption requires dietary lipid and bile.


d

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a. true b. false

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A. resveratrol. B. ascorbic acid. C. choline. D. beta-carotene.

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