NUTRITION
NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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Question
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Which of the following defines vitamins?
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A group of substances that are needed for normal cell function, growth, and development
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Elements on the earth and in foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamins are a group of substances that are needed for normal cell function, growth, and development. There are 13 essential vitamins. This means that these vitamins are required for the body to work properly.
Detailed explanation-2: -Vitamins and minerals are essential substances that our bodies need to develop and function normally. The known vitamins include A, C, D, E, and K, and the B vitamins: thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxal (B6), cobalamin (B12), biotin, and folate/folic acid.
Detailed explanation-3: -Vitamin E may also regulate functions of coenzyme Q and of specific enzymes and proteins required for tissue differentiation.
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