Research Regarding the Benefits or Risks of Taking Vitamin Supplements

Multiple Choice

Research regarding the benefits or risks of taking vitamin supplements to reduce the risk of chronic diseases has shown that:

A) vitamin C supplements are associated with an increased risk of chronic diseases
B) people who take vitamin E supplements have lower rates of heart disease
C) use of the beta-carotene supplement increases the risk of lung cancer in smokers
D) all supplements sold in this country are safe and effective
E) supplements can fix nutrient deficiencies so a diet that lacks many nutrients is not dangerous