Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamin A in foods?
A)Fast foods are generally considered good sources of vitamin A.
B)Arctic explorers who have eaten large quantities of polar bear liver have become ill with symptoms suggesting vitamin A toxicity.
C)Xanthophylls in certain vegetables can be converted to active vitamin A in the liver.
D)Chlorophyll in vegetables can be converted to active vitamin A in the intestinal cells.
E)Pregnant women should eat at least one ounce of beef liver per day to help ensure normal fetal eye development.

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Arctic explorers who ate large amounts of polar bear liver developed symptoms of vitamin A toxicity because polar bear liver contains extremely high levels of vitamin A.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Vitamin a in Foods