Author Question: Use the following table showing the contents of a multivitamin supplement and it (Read 670 times)

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Dietary Supplement    % DV
Vitamin A     70
Vitamin C     100
Vitamin D     100
Vitamin E     150
Vitamin K     13
Vitamin B1     100
Vitamin B2     100
Folic acid     100
Vitamin B12     417
Calcium     20
Phosphorus     5
Iodine      100
Magnesium     25
Zinc      100
Copper     100
Chromium     125
Molybdenum     100
Iron      0

The most likely reason that some of the vitamins and minerals in this supplement are found at less than 100% is
A) that it would be chemically impossible to add more.
B) these vitamins and minerals are too large in size to reach 100%.
C) it is too easy to overdose on minerals such as phosphorus and calcium.
D) it is dangerous to overdose on fat-soluble vitamins such as A and K.
E) these supplements are meant for those who have been deprived of healthy foods.



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