Question

which of the following would be the best way for a college student to increase his or her intake of provitamin a carotenoids?
multiple choice

choose a baked sweet potato instead of a baked russet potato.

choose whole milk instead of skim milk.

choose plant oils instead of animal fats in food preparation.

consume a whole, fresh orange instead of orange juice.

Explanation:

• Sweet potatoes are rich in provitamin A carotenoids (like beta - carotene), while russet potatoes have very little.
• Whole milk vs skim milk: Milk (both whole and skim, when fortified) is a source of pre - formed vitamin A (not provitamin A carotenoids). Whole milk has more fat but not more provitamin A carotenoids.
• Plant oils (e.g., olive oil, canola oil) and animal fats (e.g., butter, lard) are sources of fat. They do not contribute significantly to provitamin A carotenoid intake.
• Oranges (whole or juice) are a good source of vitamin C, not provitamin A carotenoids.

Answer:

Choose a baked sweet potato instead of a baked russet potato.