Anatomy & Physiology, Books A La Carte Edition (5th Edition)
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Chapter 23, Problem 5CYU
Summary Introduction
To review:
The uses of vitamins.
Introduction:
Vitamins are the organic compounds that are needed in minute amounts for tissue growth. They do not serve as an energy source, and also, cannot be used as building blocks for the synthesis of biological compounds. They can be either water soluble or fat soluble. The overdose of vitamin supplements can cause serious health problems.
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- Which of the following statements is not true? a. Essential nutrients can be synthesized by the body. b. Vitamins are required in small quantities for bodily function. c. Some amino acids can be synthesized by the body, while others need to be obtained from diet. d. Vitamins come in two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble.arrow_forwardAs a person ages, the number of body cells steadily decreases and energy needs decline. If you were planning an older persons diet, what kind(s) of nutrients would you emphasize, and why? Which ones would you recommend an aging person eat less of?arrow_forwardThe preferred energy sources for the body are ________.arrow_forward
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