Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
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Author: Sizer, Frances , WHITNEY, Ellie
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Summary Introduction
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Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, which does an essential function as an antioxidant in the body. It is found specifically in foods, which comprises fat like, vegetable oil, margarine, nuts, wheat germ, seeds, and butter.
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