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Which of the following is not true regarding recommended vitamin and mineral intakes?
 A) Vitamins and minerals are required at specific levels for normal function.
  B) The current goal is to establish levels of essential nutrient intakes that support health.
  C) Higher levels of fat-soluble vitamins are not harmful because the body utilizes them to absorb fat.
  D) Intake of too much or too little of a vitamin can result in serious health consequences.
  E) Minerals can function as enzyme cofactors.

Question 2

Betsy Winslow is a 62-year-old retired school teacher. She is 5'3 tall and weighs 155 pounds (BMI 27.5). Mrs. Winslow is a member of a walking group that meets three mornings a week. She walks two miles each morning. After experiencing episodes of chest pain and shortness of breath when walking, she made an appointment to see her physician. Her laboratory results are as follows: Total cholesterol 251 mg/dL HDL cholesterol 47 mg/dL LDL cholesterol 146 mg/dL Triglycerides 203 mg/dL Mrs. Winslow's 24-hour recall reveals the following intake: Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast with butter and jelly Lunch: Hamburger, pizza, salad with Italian dressing Dinner: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn on the cob, 2 milk, sweet tea, coconut cake Snack: Ice cream, cola Snack: 3 chocolate cookies, 2 milk Mrs. Winslow's HDL level is considered _____.
 a. desirable
 b. borderline risk
 c. high risk
 d. severely elevated risk
  e. normal



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Answer to Question 1

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