The amount of a vitamin absorbed and used by the body is called:
A)vitamin efficiency.
B)bioavailability.
C)fortification.
D)vitamin equivalency.
E)vitamin intake.

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Bioavailability refers to the amount of a vitamin that is absorbed and used by the body. Fortification refers to the addition of vitamins to a food product. Vitamin efficiency and equivalency are not commonly used terms in nutrition science. Vitamin intake refers to the amount of a vitamin consumed in the diet.

The Amount of a Vitamin Absorbed and Used by the Body