The nurse is planning a class on nutrition for middle-school students. Which data points should be included in the presentation?
Select all that apply.
1. Sufficient dietary fats help people absorb vitamins.
2. Cholesterol is needed for proper hormonal function.
3. Fat tissue helps insulate the internal organs.
4. Vitamin K is formed by the action of ultraviolet radiation on the skin.
5. Vitamin D is synthesized by bacteria in the intestine.
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Sufficient dietary fat is needed to absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Cholesterol is needed for proper hormonal function, and fat tissue helps insulate the internal organs. Vitamin K is synthesized by bacteria in the intestine and vitamin D is formed by the action of ultraviolet light on the skin.
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