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If a little Vitamin C, E, etc., is good for you, is more better?

What is the significance of the motto: "variety, balance and moderation" as it relates to the macro and micro nutrients discussed in the current reading assignment?

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The solution determines if more vitamins are always better. Macro and micro nutrients are discussed.

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More micro and macro nutrients are not better for you. The human body needs a certain amount of both macro and micro nutrients. The body needs more macro nutrients than micro nutrients but whatever is put into the body that is above the need, is flushed out of the body. This is why we say that we need to take vitamins in moderation. While taking too many vitamins is usually ...

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