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INSTRUCTIONS:

Please provide your answer in a thought-out, coherent essay and use complete sentences.

Basketball player Michael’s weight averages about 190 pounds during basketball season. He never thought he needed to take a multivitamin and mineral supplement since he is healthy and eats a variety of foods. Michael just took a nutrition course about vitamins and minerals and what they do for the body. He is considering taking a supplement just for the insurance. He uses up a lot of energy working out and playing basketball. He thinks that he will be able to keep his weight up if he takes a pill every day.

A) Should Michael take a multivitamin and mineral supplement “just for the insurance”? Why or why not?

B) Would taking a supplement be likely to effect Michael’s weight? Explain.

C) When choosing a supplement, what must Michael consider? Explain.

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