Multiple choice

The daily requirement of vitamin E in an adult is related to the intake of

  1. essential acids

  2. essential amino acids

  3. both (1) and (2)

  4. neither (1) nor (2)

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Explanation

Vitamin E requirements are linked to the intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). As PUFA intake increases, the requirement for vitamin E increases to prevent lipid peroxidation.