Which of the Following Accurately Describes Vitamin a in Foods

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes vitamin A in foods? 

• A) Xanthophylls in beets and corn masks the presence of beta-carotene. 
• B) Butter is a poor source of vitamin A. 
• C) Most carotenoids can be converted in the body to active vitamin A. 
• D) Chlorophyll in dark green leafy vegetables masks the presence of beta-carotene. 
• E) Plants contain retinoids but no carotenoids.

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