The Following Table Shows the Contents of a Multivitamin Supplement

question 9

Multiple Choice

The following table shows the contents of a multivitamin supplement and its percentage of recommended daily values (%DV) .

The most likely reason that some of the vitamins and minerals in this supplement are found at less than 100% is

• A)that it would be chemically impossible to add more.
• B)these vitamins and minerals are too large in size to reach 100%.
• C)it is too easy to overdose on minerals such as phosphorus and calcium.
• D)it is dangerous to overdose on fat-soluble vitamins such as A and K.
• E)these supplements are meant for those who have been deprived of healthy foods.

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Definitions:

Goods Deficit

A situation where the value of a country's imports of goods exceeds the value of its exports of goods.

Money Inflow

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Foreign Purchases

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Current Account

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