A Client Has Heard That Nutrients Can Be Converted to Other

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client has heard that nutrients can be converted to other nutrients in the body.He takes high-dose vitamin C supplements because he believes this will supply his body's need for other vitamins.What would you tell him?

• A) He should switch to a multivitamin supplement instead of just vitamin C.
• B) Each vitamin has a specific function and needs to be supplied through a variety of foods.
• C) Vitamin C can provide only water-soluble vitamins,and he still needs to consume fat-soluble vitamins.
• D) Vitamin C supplements should be taken only when he has symptoms of a cold or influenza.

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