Describe four individuals who might benefit from a vitamin supplement
What will be an ideal response
Will vary, but could include women who may become pregnant, women who are pregnant and women who are lactating, older people, people who don't drink enough milk or don't have adequate sun exposure, people on low-calorie diets, strict vegetarians, people with food allergies or lactose intolerance, and people who abuse alcohol, who have medical conditions such as intestinal disorders, or who take medications that increase their need for certain vitamins.
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A) kimchee B) sauerkraut C) yogurt D) beer
The first signs of vitamin C deficiency appear in the _____
a. blood vessels b. bones c. hair d. fingernails e. irises
Which food is a rich source of lutein?
a. milk b. onions c. cherries d. spinach e. tomatoes
Which statement describes a feature of iron nutrition in vegetarians?
a. Vegetarians adapt to absorbing iron more efficiently. b. Iron utilization is inhibited by the high zinc content in grains c. The absorption of iron is low due to the high vitamin C intake. d. More iron deficiency is found in vegetarians than in people eating a mixed diet. e. There are no differences in iron intake or utilization in vegetarians.