Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of vitamins in the body?
Facilitate biochemical reactions to regulate body processes
What are vitamins primarily composed of?
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and sometimes nitrogen
Why are vitamins considered micronutrients?
They are needed in microgram or milligram quantities
Why are vitamins susceptible to destruction in food?
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What is a characteristic of vitamins in terms of their source and synthetic forms?
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Which of the following best describes the composition of vitamins?
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Why are vitamins considered essential for life?
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What distinguishes vitamins from macronutrients like carbohydrates and proteins?
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Why is it important to consider the source of vitamins in the diet?
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What makes vitamins susceptible to destruction in food?
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