What is the purpose of retinol activity equivalents?
A. to provide a factor for converting a quantity of carotenoids to the equivalent amount of vitamin A
B. to determine the amount of vitamin A lost in processing
C. to quantify the decrease in vitamin A function due to exercise or activity
D. to increase absorption of vitamin A
Ans: A. to provide a factor for converting a quantity of carotenoids to the equivalent amount of vitamin A
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a) 33% b) 50% c) 75% d) 99%
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a. as little as possible b. 2% c. 3% d. 4% e. 5%
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A. chocolate milk B. lean meat C. yogurt and cheese D. whole grains
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What will be an ideal response?