Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. Fat-soluble vitamins are transported along the intestinal lining and absorbed through the lymph system as part of chylomicrons.

2. Individuals who take megadoses of water-soluble vitamins are not likely to experience toxicity symptoms.

3. Folate deteriorates during cooking; vitamin B12 and riboflavin are destroyed by ultraviolet light; thiamin is easily damaged in an alkaline pH, and vitamin C oxidizes when exposed to air and heat.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE

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