A Friend Is Worried That He Did Not Meet the Recommended

question 6

Multiple Choice

A friend is worried that he did not meet the recommended intakes for the fat-soluble vitamins one day.What would you advise him to do?

• A) Not be concerned,as long as his diet as a whole provides average amounts that approximate the recommended intakes.
• B) Supplement his diet with a vitamin-mineral supplement.
• C) Try to consume more fats and oils to get the needed nutrients.
• D) Increase his consumption of foods rich in fat-soluble vitamins.

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