What is the importance of vitamins in the diet, and are supplements necessary?
What will be an ideal response?
Vitamins serve many important functions in the body, including regulation of growth and metabolism. The class of
water-soluble vitamins consists of several B-complex vitamins and vitamin C. The fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E,
and K. A well-balanced diet provides all of the vitamins known to be necessary for good health, and supplements
containing vitamins are not necessary.
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a. triglycerides and amines b. glucose and glycerol c. pyruvate and acetyl-CoA d. fatty acids and glycerol
Which flour is recommended for use in pastry doughs?
a. bleached all-purpose b. cake c. pastry d. whole wheat e. bread
Which is an example of a polyunsaturated fat source?
a. butter b. corn oil c. lard d. coconut oil e. palm oil