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• A vitamin is a compound that contributes to basic
  metabolic reactions in the body.
• True
• False

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• A vitamin is a compound that contributes to basic
  metabolic reactions in the body.
• True Correct! These reactions promote growth,
  development and maintenance of body tissues.
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• A vitamin is a compound that contributes to basic
  metabolic reactions in the body.
• False Incorrect! These reactions promote growth,
  development and maintenance of body tissues.
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• Vitamins provide energy (calories).
• True
• False

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• Vitamins provide energy (calories).
• True Incorrect. Vitamins do not provide energy
  but they are major contributors to many
  energy-yielding reactions in the body.
  Carbohydrates, protein, and fat are the only
  nutrients that provide calories or energy.
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• Vitamins provide energy (calories).
• False Correct! Vitamins do not provide energy but
  they are major contributors to many
  energy-yielding reactions in the body.
  Carbohydrates, protein, and fat are the only
  nutrients that provide calories or energy.
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• Megadosing is consuming more than this amount of
  the recommended daily value for a vitamin.
• 2
• 5
• 10
• 20

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• Megadosing is consuming more than this amount of
  the recommended daily value for a vitamin.
• 2 Incorrect. A megadose occurs when 10 times or
  more of a daily value for a vitamin is taken.
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• Megadosing is consuming more than this amount of
  the recommended daily value for a vitamin.
• 5 Incorrect. A megadose occurs when 10 times or
  more of a daily value for a vitamin is taken.
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• Megadosing is consuming more than this amount of
  the recommended daily value for a vitamin.
• 10 Correct!
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• Megadosing is consuming more than this amount of
  the recommended daily value for a vitamin.
• 20 Incorrect. A megadose occurs when 10 times or
  more of a daily value for a vitamin is taken.
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• Megadosing of vitamins can be fatal.
• True
• False

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• Megadosing of vitamins can be fatal.
• True Correct! Consuming 10 or more times the
  recommended daily value can accumulate and be
  stored in the body which could be up to toxic and
  even fatal levels.
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• Megadosing of vitamins can be fatal.
• False Incorrect. Consuming 10 or more times the
  recommended daily value can accumulate and be
  stored in the body which can build up to toxic
  and even fatal levels.
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• What is NOT a possible effect of excess Vitamin
  C?
• Nausea
• Excessive bleeding
• Diarrhea

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• What is NOT a possible effect of excess Vitamin
  C?
• Nausea Incorrect. An excess of Vitamin C can
  cause nausea and diarrhea. Excess Vitamin C
  cannot cause excessive bleeding.
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• What is NOT a possible effect of excess Vitamin
  C?
• Excessive bleeding Correct! This is not a
  symptom of excess Vitamin C. Nausea and diarrhea
  are possible side effects.
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• What is NOT a possible effect of excess Vitamin
  C?
• Diarrhea Incorrect. An excess of Vitamin C can
  cause nausea and diarrhea. Excess Vitamin C
  cannot cause excessive bleeding.
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• Whether a vitamin is called fat or water-soluble
  depends on
• Source they are from animal or plant
• Their method of absorption in the body
• Type of pill form they are available in

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• Whether a vitamin is called fat or water-soluble
  depends on
• Source they are from animal or plant.
  Incorrect. These two types of vitamins are
  determined by their method of absorption in the
  body.
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• Whether a vitamin is called fat or water-soluble
  depends on
• Their method of absorption in the body. Correct!
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• Whether a vitamin is called fat or water-soluble
  depends on
• Type of pill form they are available in.
  Incorrect. These two groups are determined by
  their method of absorption in the body.
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• What type of vitamins can accumulate and be
  stored in the body?
• Water-soluble
• Fat-soluble
• Insoluble

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• What type of vitamins can accumulate and be
  stored in the body?
• Water soluble Incorrect. Fat-soluble can
  accumulate and be stored in the body.
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• What type of vitamins can accumulate and be
  stored in the body?
• Fat-soluble Correct!
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• What type of vitamins can accumulate and be
  stored in the body?
• Insoluble Incorrect. Fat-soluble can accumulate
  and be stored in the body.
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• Which of the following are fat-soluble vitamins?
• Vitamins B6, B12, C, and Biotin
• Vitamins A, D, E, and K
• Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folate, and Niacin

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• Which of the following are fat-soluble vitamins?
• Vitamins B6, B12, C, and Biotin Incorrect.
  Vitamins A, D, E and K are all fat-soluble.
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• Which of the following are fat-soluble vitamins?
• Vitamins A, D, E and K Correct!
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• Which of the following are fat-soluble vitamins?
• Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folate, and Niacin
  Incorrect. Vitamins A, D, E and K are all
  fat-soluble vitamins.
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• Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed directly into
  the bloodstream and any excess is excreted in
  urine.
• True
• False

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• Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed directly into
  the bloodstream and any excess is excreted in
  urine.
• True Correct!
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• Water-soluble vitamins are absorbed directly into
  the bloodstream and any excess is excreted in
  urine.
• False Incorrect. This statement is true.
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• Vitamin C helps prevent people from getting
  colds.
• True
• False

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• Vitamin C helps prevent people from getting
  colds.
• True Incorrect. Vitamin C does not prevent people
  from getting colds but it may help lessen the
  severity and duration of the cold.
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• Vitamin C helps prevent people from getting
  colds.
• False Correct! Vitamin C does not prevent people
  from getting colds but it may help lessen the
  severity and duration of the cold.
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• Excess niacin can lead to increased blood sugar
  and yellowish eye color.
• True
• False

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• Excess niacin can lead to increased blood sugar
  and yellowish eye color.
• True Incorrect. Excessive niacin may cause
  elevated blood sugar levels and ulcer, but will
  not lead to a yellowish eye color (jaundice).
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• Excess niacin can lead to increased blood sugar
  and yellowish eye color.
• False Correct! Excessive niacin may cause
  elevated blood sugar levels and ulcer, but will
  not lead to a yellowish eye color (jaundice).
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• A megadose of vitamin B6 can cause which of the
  following?
• High fever
• Hot flashes
• Tingling of fingers and toes

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• A megadose of vitamin B6 can cause which of the
  following?
• High fever Incorrect. A megadose of vitamin B6
  can cause tingling of the fingers and toes.
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• A megadose of vitamin B6 can cause which of the
  following?
• Hot flashes Incorrect. A megadose of vitamin B6
  can cause tingling of the fingers and toes.
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• A megadose of vitamin B6 can cause which of the
  following?
• Tingling of fingers and toes Correct!
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• Which of the following are functions of Vitamin
  A?
• Blood clotting and DNA synthesis
• Energy metabolism, vision and blood clotting
• Vision, immunity and proper cell growth

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• Which of the following are functions of Vitamin
  A?
• Blood clotting and DNA synthesis. Incorrect.
  Vision, immunity and proper cell growth are
  functions of this fat soluble vitamin. Vitamin A
  is found in egg yolks, milk fat, dark green and
  yellow vegetables, carrots, squash, sweet
  potatoes, and mangoes.
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• Which of the following are functions of Vitamin
  A?
• Energy metabolism, vision and blood clotting.
  Incorrect. Vision, immunity and proper cell
  growth are functions of this fat soluble vitamin.
  Vitamin A is found in egg yolks, milk fat, dark
  green and yellow vegetables, carrots, squash,
  sweet potatoes, and mangoes.
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• Which of the following are functions of Vitamin
  A?
• Vision, immunity and proper cell growth. Correct!
  Vitamin A is found in egg yolks, milk fat, dark
  green and yellow vegetables, carrots, squash,
  sweet potatoes, and mangoes.
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• Which of the following is another name for
  Vitamin C?
• Linoleic Acid
• Ascorbic Acid
• Folic Acid

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• Which of the following is another name for
  Vitamin C?
• Linoleic Acid. Incorrect. Ascorbic Acid is also
  known as Vitamin C, is found in citrus fruits and
  juices, tomatoes, broccoli, greens, melons, and
  strawberries. The daily value is 90mg/day for
  both men and women.
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• Which of the following is another name for
  Vitamin C?
• Ascorbic Acid. Correct! Vitamin C is found in
  citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes, broccoli,
  greens, melons, and strawberries. The daily
  value is 90mg/day for both men and women.
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• Which of the following is another name for
  Vitamin C?
• Folic Acid. Incorrect. Ascorbic Acid also known
  as Vitamin C, is found in citrus fruits and
  juices, tomatoes, broccoli, greens, melons, and
  strawberries. The daily value is 90mg/day for
  both men and women.
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• This vitamin is related to bone health.
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin D

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• This vitamin is related to bone health.
• Vitamin E Incorrect. Vitamin D works with
  calcium and phosphorus for bone development,
  growth and maintenance. Sources of Vitamin D
  include sunlight, fortified milk and cereals,
  fish oils, egg yolk, butter, and liver.
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• This vitamin is related to bone health.
• Vitamin B12 Incorrect. Vitamin D works with
  calcium and phosphorus for bone development,
  growth and maintenance. Sources of Vitamin D
  include sunlight, fortified milk and cereals,
  fish oils, egg yolk, butter, and liver.
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• Which vitamin is related to bone health.
• Vitamin D Correct! Vitamin D works with calcium
  and phosphorus for bone development, growth and
  maintenance. Sources of Vitamin D include
  sunlight, fortified milk and cereals, fish oils,
  egg yolk, butter, and liver.
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• Folate (folic acid) is found in what foods?
• Raw leafy green vegetables, orange juice and
  liver
• Milk, fish oils and bananas
• Corn, apples and tomatoes

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• Folate (folic acid) is found in what foods?
• Raw leafy green vegetables, orange juice and
  liver Correct! Folate is needed for DNA
  synthesis, protein metabolism, and growth of red
  blood cells.
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• Folate (folic acid) is found in what foods?
• Milk, fish oils and bananas Incorrect. Folate
  is found in raw leafy green vegetables, orange
  juice and liver. Folate is needed for DNA
  synthesis, protein metabolism, and growth of red
  blood cells.
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• Folate (folic acid) is found in what foods?
• Corn, apples and tomatoes Incorrect. Folate is
  found in raw leafy green vegetables, orange juice
  and liver. Folate is needed for DNA synthesis,
  protein metabolism, and growth of red blood
  cells.
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• This vitamin, found in kale, spinach, and
  broccoli, is important in proper blood clotting.
• Vitamin K
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin B12

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• This vitamin, found in kale, spinach, and
  broccoli, is important in proper blood clotting.
• Vitamin K Correct!
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• This vitamin, found in kale, spinach, and
  broccoli, is important in proper blood clotting.
• Vitamin E Incorrect. Vitamin K is found in all of
  these foods and plays a part in blood clotting.
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• This vitamin, found in kale, spinach, and
  broccoli, is important in proper blood clotting.
• Vitamin B12 Incorrect. Vitamin K is found in all
  of these foods and plays a part in blood
  clotting.
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• Vitamin A provides many important health
  benefits. It is not possible to consume too
  much.
• True
• False

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• Vitamin A provides many important health
  benefits. It is not possible to consume too
  much.
• True Incorrect. Consuming an excess of Vitamin
  A, (a fat-soluble vitamin) can cause fatigue,
  vomiting, bone and joint pain, and even liver
  damage. The key is to consume no more than 100
  of the daily value. More is not always better.
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• Vitamin A provides many important health
  benefits. It is not possible to consume too
  much.
• False Correct! Consuming an excess of Vitamin
  A, (a fat-soluble vitamin) can cause fatigue,
  vomiting, bone and joint pain, and even liver
  damage. The key is to consume no more than 100
  of the daily value. More is not always better.
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• The most important group of vitamins for
  maintaining health are
• Fat-soluble vitamins
• Water-soluble vitamins
• Both fat and water-soluble

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• The most important group of vitamins for
  maintaining health are
• Fat-soluble vitamins Incorrect. It is important
  to eat a diet rich in a variety of vitamins.
  Both groups of vitamins are needed to maintain
  proper cell function and health.
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• The most important group of vitamins for
  maintaining health are
• Water-soluble vitamins Incorrect. It is
  important to eat a diet rich in a variety of
  vitamins. Both groups of vitamins are needed to
  maintain proper cell function and health.
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• The most important group of vitamins for
  maintaining health are
• Both fat and water-soluble. Correct! It is
  important to eat a diet rich in a variety of
  vitamins. Both groups of vitamins are needed to
  maintain proper cell function and health.
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• This vitamin is found in vegetable oils and is
  known for its antioxidant and immune functions.
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin E
• Niacin

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• This vitamin is found in vegetable oils and is
  known for its antioxidant and immune functions.
• Vitamin A Incorrect. Vitamin E is found in wheat
  germ, sunflower, cottonseed, and other oils.
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• This vitamin is found in vegetable oils and is
  known for its antioxidant and immune functions.
• Vitamin E Correct!
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• This vitamin is found in vegetable oils and is
  known for its antioxidant and immune functions.
• Niacin Incorrect. Vitamin E is the correct answer
  and is found in wheat germ, sunflower,
  cottonseed, and other oils.
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• This water-soluble vitamin works to provide the
  body with energy and synthesize blood cells and
  neurotransmitters.
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin B2

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• This water-soluble vitamin works to provide the
  body with energy and synthesize blood cells and
  neurotransmitters.
• Vitamin B6 Correct! Vitamin B6 is found in meat,
  bananas, legumes, whole grains, and wheat germ.
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• This water-soluble vitamin works to provide the
  body with energy and synthesize blood cells and
  neurotransmitters.
• Vitamin B12 Incorrect. Vitamin B6 is the correct
  answer. Vitamin B6 is found in meat, bananas,
  legumes, whole grains, and wheat germ.
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• This water-soluble vitamin works to provide the
  body with energy and synthesize blood cells and
  neurotransmitters.
• Vitamin B2 Incorrect. Vitamin B6 is the correct
  answer. Vitamin B6 is found in meat, bananas,
  legumes, whole grains, and wheat germ.
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• Pantothenic Acid is not a vitamin.
• True
• False

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• Pantothenic Acid is not a vitamin.
• True Incorrect. Pantothenic acid is a vitamin
  needed for energy metabolism and is found in
  broccoli, mushrooms, eggs, salmon, grains, and
  yeast.
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• Pantothenic Acid is not a vitamin.
• False Correct! Pantothenic acid is a vitamin
  needed for energy metabolism and is found in
  broccoli, mushrooms, eggs, salmon, grains, and
  yeast.
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• Vegetarians need to be sure to get this vitamin
  as it is only found in animal products.
• Vitamin B3
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin B1

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• Vegetarians need to be sure to get this vitamin
  as it is only found in animal products.
• Vitamin B3 Incorrect. Vitamin B12 is the correct
  choice. B12 is needed for folate metabolism and
  maintenance of nerve fibers.
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• Vegetarians need to be sure to get this vitamin
  as it is only found in animal products.
• Vitamin B12 Correct! B12 is needed for folate
  metabolism and maintenance of nerve fibers.
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• Vegetarians need to be sure to get this vitamin
  as it is only found in animal products.
• Vitamin B1 Incorrect. Vitamin B12 is the correct
  choice. B12 is needed for folate metabolism and
  maintenance of nerve fibers.
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• Vitamins B1, B2, B3, and pantothenic acids are
  required for energy metabolism.
• True
• False

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• Vitamins B1, B2, B3, and pantothenic acids are
  required for energy metabolism.
• True Correct!
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• Vitamins B1, B2, B3, and pantothenic acids are
  required for energy metabolism.
• False Incorrect. These are all requirements for
  energy metabolism.
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• Riboflavin is also known as Vitamin B1.
• True
• False

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• Riboflavin is also known as Vitamin B1.
• True Incorrect. Riboflavin is known as Vitamin
  B2. It is found in milk products, meats,
  fortified breads and cereals, and green
  vegetables.
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• Riboflavin is also known as Vitamin B1.
• False Correct! Riboflavin is known as Vitamin B2.
  It is found in milk products, meats, fortified
  breads and cereals, and green vegetables.
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• Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is found in
  eggs, broccoli, and salmon.
• True
• False

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• Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is found in
  eggs, broccoli, and salmon.
• True Correct!
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• Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is found in
  eggs, broccoli, and salmon.
• False Incorrect. Niacin is found in meats, fish,
  poultry, liver, yeast, legumes, and whole grains.
  
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• Thiamin, also known as Vitamin B1, is found in
  meats, yeast, nuts, whole grains, fruits, and
  vegetables.
• True
• False

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• Thiamin, Vitamin B1, is found in meats, yeast,
  nuts, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
• True Correct!
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• Thiamin, Vitamin B1, is found in meats, yeast,
  nuts, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
• False Incorrect. This statement is true.
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• It is important to eat a variety of foods in
  proper portion sizes to get all the vitamins and
  minerals your body needs!
• The more colors you eat, the more nutrients you
  consume!
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