Which of the following is not true regarding recommended vitamin and mineral intakes??

A) Vitamins and minerals are required at specific levels for normal function.
B) The current goal is to establish levels of essential nutrient intakes that support health.
C) Higher levels of fat-soluble vitamins are not harmful because the body utilizes them to absorb fat.
D) Intake of too much or too little of a vitamin can result in serious health consequences.
E) Minerals can function as enzyme cofactors.


C

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