Which of the Following People Probably Does Not Need a Vitamin

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people probably does not need a vitamin and mineral supplement?

• A) Melanie, a 22 year old who is lactose intolerant and lives in Boston.
• B) Debbie, who has been a vegan since college.
• C) John, who is recovering from heart surgery.
• D) Mike, who works as a roofer in Florida.

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Definitions:

Luteinizing Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that triggers ovulation and supports the corpus luteum in females; in males, it stimulates testosterone production.

Thyroid Hormone Production

The process by which the thyroid gland synthesizes and releases hormones like thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) that regulate metabolism.

Iodide

A negative ion of iodine, often used in nutrition and medicine.

Thyroxine-binding Globulin

A plasma protein that transports thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) thyroid hormones in the bloodstream.