Homework SoursePart E Retinol Some types of vitamin A are immediately usab
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. |
Solution
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.
