Which of the following is a function of vitamin E?

A) increasing bone density
B) regenerating vitamin C by donating an electron
C) protecting fatty components of cell membranes from oxidation
D) improving the absorption of vitamin C if dietary intake is low


C

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How often is meat eaten on a Mediterranean diet?

A. weekly B. daily C. monthly D. biweekly

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Resveratrol, which is present in wine and grapes and thought to have protective effects against cancer, is a member of the phytochemical group called

A) phytoestrogens. B) flavonoids. C) carotenoids. D) stillbenes.

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A process in which colloid particles come out of suspension and solidify is called

a. suspension. b. flocculation. c. ionization. d. salt formation. e. none of the above answers is correct

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