Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305627994
Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Chapter 7, Problem 1CT
Summary Introduction
To analyze:
The three reasons that someone might take a multivitamin supplement that does not exceed 100 percent of the RDA’s. Also, the purpose of taking antioxidant supplement and its impacts. The determination of best brand of vitamin supplement when we do not drink milk.
Introduction:
After a study it is found that, the well-nourished people are the ones found to be taking supplements, adding excess nutrients to already sufficient intakes. Ironically, people with low nutrient intakes from food generally do not take supplements.
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