Which statement is TRUE about vitamin E? a. It boosts immunity by stimulating the production of white blood cells b. It is found mostly in animal foods c. It prevents free radical damage and protects red blood cells d. Deficiency is common in the US which it is now listed on food labels

Which statement is TRUE about vitamin E? a. It boosts immunity by stimulating the production of white blood cells b. It is found mostly in animal foods c. It prevents free radical damage and protects red blood cells d. Deficiency is common in the US which it is now listed on food labels

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

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ISBN:9780357391747

Author:DEBRUYNE

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Chapter25: Energy- And Protein-modified Diets For Cancer And Hiv Infection

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Which statement is TRUE about vitamin E?

	a.	It boosts immunity by stimulating the production of white blood cells
	b.	It is found mostly in animal foods
	c.	It prevents free radical damage and protects red blood cells
	d.	Deficiency is common in the US which it is now listed on food labels

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