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Vitamins provide energy like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Vitamins provide energy like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
False
There are 9 different vitamins required each day for good health.
There are 9 different vitamins required each day for good health.
False
Fat-soluble vitamins can be carried into the bloodstream for absorption without the need for fat.
Fat-soluble vitamins can be carried into the bloodstream for absorption without the need for fat.
False
Water-soluble vitamins can accumulate to toxic levels if taken in excess.
Water-soluble vitamins can accumulate to toxic levels if taken in excess.
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Overdosing on fat-soluble vitamin supplements cannot cause toxicity.
Overdosing on fat-soluble vitamin supplements cannot cause toxicity.
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Vitamin A contributes to immune and cellular function but not to bone formation.
Vitamin A contributes to immune and cellular function but not to bone formation.
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Vitamin D helps in the absorption and metabolism of magnesium and calcium.
Vitamin D helps in the absorption and metabolism of magnesium and calcium.
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Water-soluble vitamins are readily excreted from the body.
Water-soluble vitamins are readily excreted from the body.
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Fat-soluble vitamins are better absorbed if eaten with high-fiber foods.
Fat-soluble vitamins are better absorbed if eaten with high-fiber foods.
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Vitamins regulate chemical processes in the body and do not participate in any metabolic reactions.
Vitamins regulate chemical processes in the body and do not participate in any metabolic reactions.
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