Question

Select the following statements that are true regarding nutrients.

1.		A diet low in water-soluble vitamins will result in a more rapid onset of deficiency symptoms than one low in fat-soluble vitamins.
2.		Typically, we absorb a greater percentage of minerals than vitamins.
3.		Poor nutrition, or malnutrition, can result from both inadequate and excessive levels of nutrient intake.
4.		Normal cell health and functions are not affected by the nutrients they receive.

Answer 1

ANSWER

* True statements regarding nutrients.

      1.A diet low in water soluble vitamins will result in more

         rapid onset of deficiency symptoms than one low in fat

         soluble vitamins.

         Because water souble vitamins like vitamin B complex

          ( B1,B2,Niacin,B6,Pantothenic acid,Folic acid,Biotin,Choline

         Para amino benzoic acid,Inositol,B1) and vitamin C are not

         stored in the body like fat soluble vitamins so daily intake of

         adequate amount of water soluble vitamins required to avoid

           rapid onset of deficiency symptoms.

   3.Poor nutrition or malnutrition can result from both inadequate and

      excessive intake of nutrients.

         Because malnutrition occur in a person as a result of lack of necessary

         nutrients to maintain normal body functions which may due to under

         nutrition or overnutrition.