A client has heard that nutrients can be converted to other nutrients in the body.He takes high-dose vitamin C supplements because he believes this will supply his body's need for other vitamins.What would you tell him?

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Vitamins cannot be converted into other vitamins;each has a specific function,and the best way to consume adequate amounts of each vitamin is to eat a variety of foods.Vitamin C is water soluble,but it cannot be converted to other water-soluble vitamins.Vitamin C is needed by the body at all times,not just when someone is ill.A multivitamin supplement would provide a better range of vitamins than just vitamin C,but it is still better to consume vitamins from food,rather than from supplements.

A Client Has Heard That Nutrients Can Be Converted to Other