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What is the main difference between vitamins and macronutrients?
What is the main difference between vitamins and macronutrients?
- Vitamins are readily available from foods, while macronutrients are not
- Vitamins are individual units, while macronutrients are linked together
- Vitamins yield energy when metabolized, while macronutrients do not
- Vitamins are measured in micrograms or milligrams, while macronutrients are measured in grams (correct)
Which of the following statements about thiamin is true?
Which of the following statements about thiamin is true?
- Thiamin is part of a coenzyme that assists in energy metabolism (correct)
- Thiamin deficiency disease is called Scurvy
- Thiamin is not required for growth and maintenance of nerve and muscle tissue
- Thiamin toxicity can have adverse effects
Which of the following is a good source of thiamin?
Which of the following is a good source of thiamin?
- Fresh fruits
- Enriched or whole-grain products (correct)
- Processed foods
- Meat and dairy products
