Understanding Nutrition 14th Edition

Published by Wadsworth Publishing
ISBN 10: 1-28587-434-X
ISBN 13: 978-1-28587-434-0

Chapter 10 - The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C - Critical Thinking Questions - Page 341: A

Answer

Taking dietary supplements can be very healthy for the body because it can provide vitamins and minerals that the body is lacking. It is difficult to encompass all the vitamins and minerals you need in one meal which is why dietary supplements are an efficient way to get all the extra nutrients your body needs. Dietary supplements can also be harmful to your body if not taken carefully. Excessive use of these supplements can have many effects on the body such as birth defects and reduced bone mineral density.

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