Part E - Retinol Some types of vitamin A are immediately usable by the body, whi

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Part E - Retinol

Some types of vitamin A are immediately usable by the body, while other types need to be converted first. Read the statements below and select the correct statements regarding retinol.

Select all that apply.

1- Retinol is the most usable form of preformed vitamin A. 2- All carotenoids from plant foods are easily converted to vitamin A. 3- Preformed vitamin A is only found in animal food sources, foods that are fortified, or supplements. 4- Retinol needs to be converted to retinal before it can be utilized by the body.

Explanation / Answer

Correct answers would be:

1- Retinol is the most usable form of preformed vitamin A.

3- Preformed vitamin A is only found in animal food sources, foods that are fortified, or supplements.

Reason:Retinol is mostly used as a diet supplement that is used for the treatment of vitamin A deficiency.

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