Use the Following Table Showing the Contents of a Multivitamin

question 50

Multiple Choice

Use the following table showing the contents of a multivitamin supplement and its percentage of recommended daily values (% DV) to answer the following question(s) . Figure 33.1
-The most likely reason that some of the vitamins and minerals in this supplement are found at less than 100% is that

• A) 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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