Instruction
Chapter 8 covered vitamins so this discussion/activity explores the topic vitamins and health. Below are the four options for your discussion. If your first choice is already "full" select a different topic. Click on the topic of choice above and post your reply.
You will need to post your reply before you can see your classmates post. Make sure you are using credible information to support your answer.
[TOPIC]:
Chapter 8 Discussion group 1 use this topic for your post: Why can people consume large amounts of foods with beta-carotene without any ill effects but cannot consume large amounts of foods with active vitamin A without risk of serious toxic effects?
Chapter 8 Discussion group 2 use this topic for your post: How do vitamin B12 and folate function similarly in the body? Why is it important to avoid high doses of either of these two vitamins?
Chapter 8 Discussion group 3 use this topic for your post: Which two vitamins require healthy organ systems for their synthesis in the body? Describe the impact of any condition that would affect the organ systems responsible for the production of these two vitamins.
Chapter 8 Discussion group 4 use this topic for your post: Other than vitamin B12, which two water-soluble vitamins are important for healthy functioning of the nervous system? Describe how each vitamin contributes to the overall function of the nervous system.