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Title: Which of the following is a function of carotenoids?
Post by: nano on Mar 4, 2018
Which of the following is a function of carotenoids?
 
  A) activate the glutathione peroxidase enzyme system
  B) produces thyroxine
  C) increases cellular metabolic rate
  D) supports the immune system

Q. 2

In the absence of carbohydrate, the body breaks down stored fat in a process called
 
  A) ketosis. B) gluconeogenesis. C) ketoacidosis. D) amylosis.

Q. 3

The calcium found in the supplement form calcium citrate-malate is not absorbed as well as the calcium found in dairy sources.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 4

The RDA for calcium during pregnancy
 
  A) increases by 300 mg/day. B) decreases by 200 mg/day.
  C) increases by 200 mg/day. D) does not change.

Q. 5

Too much iron is toxic.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 6

Which of the following carotenoids can be converted to retinol in the body?
 
  A) lycopene B) beta-carotene C) retinol D) lutein

Q. 7

Vitamin D must be activated before the body cells can use it.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Title: Which of the following is a function of carotenoids?
Post by: lululemon19 on Mar 4, 2018
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