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frankwu

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on: Aug 20, 2018
How is vitamin E thought to play a role in reducing the risk of heart disease?
 
  a. It inhibits absorption of dietary cholesterol.
  b. It slows oxidation of low-density lipoproteins.
  c. It interferes with cholesterol synthesis by the liver.
  d. It speeds removal of blood cholesterol by the liver.
  e. It enhances the inflammatory response.

Question 2

What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance for vitamin D in individuals around 20 years of age?
 
  a. 5 g
  b. 10 g
  c. 15 g
  d. 20 g
  e. 50 g


Anton

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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