Which nutrient is considered nonessential?
A. vitamin C
B. iron
C. cholesterol
D. potassium
E. vitamin E
Answer: C
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Lipoprotein (a) has been implicated in the following except:
a. being genetically acquired. b. improved response to diet. c. hastening advanced atheroscloerosis. d. promoting twice the risk for cardiovascular disease.
A distance athlete explains why he is taking a vitamin E supplement. He states: "Most people don't realize it but oxygen has both beneficial and harmful effects. I try to counter the harmful effects by taking a vitamin E supplement. Most studies have shown that vitamin E supplementation has a positive effect on endurance performance. Besides, recent studies have shown that there is a health
benefit to vitamin E supplements. I'm concerned that my vitamin E intake may be low since I purposefully keep my calorie intake low so I don't gain any body fat and I follow a low-fat diet. Someone told me that when you take high levels of vitamin E it actually has an opposite effect and it is no longer works as an antioxidant, but I don't think that is true.". Vitamin E intake may be low when calorie and fat intakes are low. a. Correct statement b. Incorrect statement
A risk factor for hypertension is _____
a. deficient vitamin D status b. menopause c. physical inactivity d. exposure to environmental toxins e. depression