Vignette #2 Sue and Her Friends Are Having Lunch in the School

Multiple Choice

Vignette #2 Sue and her friends are having lunch in the school cafeteria. Sue is drinking bottled water, Joe is drinking Gatorade, Ben has a soft drink, Marsha is sipping iced tea, and Tom is drinking vitamin-enhanced water. Tom thinks he is drinking the best beverage of all because it has vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and some herbs in it. Marsha is counting on the caffeine to keep her alert during her English class and Sue thinks she made the best choice. Ben really doesn't think much about what he drinks at all. Let's answer these questions and learn more about these beverages.
Which statement about enhanced waters is correct?

A) The maltodextrin added for fiber will help with "regularity."
B) The added antioxidant vitamins will help prevent some diseases.
C) The fat-soluble vitamins will not be well absorbed into the body.
D) They are preferred as a dietary enhancement over a vitamin-mineral supplement.
E) The added herbs are available in therapeutic amounts.