NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

NUTRITION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is not an antioxidant?
A
Vitamin eVitamin E
B
Vitamin C
C
calcium
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Some food nutrients, especially vitamin C, E, and carotenoids are well-known antioxidants; however, other vitamins such as Vitamin K, Vitamin D, Niacin, Pyridoxine and Riboflavin that may have antioxidant potential are usually not put into consideration.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are hundreds, probably thousands, of different substances that can act as antioxidants. The most familiar ones are vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and other related carotenoids, along with the minerals selenium and manganese.

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