Large doses of vitamin C in supplement form are known to prevent, cure, or diminish the symptoms of the common cold.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
Almost 40 studies suggest that any beneficial effect of vitamin C supplementation is very modest, perhaps reducing cold duration by 1 day per year in adults. For individuals exposed to extreme physical stress, such as marathon runners and cross-country skiers, vitamin C supplementation reduced the risk of contracting a cold after the physical stress. Despite its popularity, supplemental vitamin C cannot be recommended to prevent or treat common colds in most individuals.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A scientist thinks she has discovered an essential nutrient for humans, because this substance is ________.
A. required by cats and dogs B. needed for the normal development of human cells C. easily manufactured by chemists D. in most natural foods
Which of the following foods contains both visible and hidden fat?
a. Butter b. Cookies c. Meat d. Nuts
The most nutrient-dense food sources of vitamin K are
A. nuts and seeds. B. green leafy vegetables. C. whole grain breads and cereals. D. oysters and shellfish.