For vitamins X and Y, the daily needs are 140 milligrams. The bioavailability of vitamin X is 45% and for vitamin Y is 20%. Which of the following statements is correct?
A) Daily intake for vitamin X is higher than vitamin Y
B) Daily intake for vitamin Y is higher than vitamin X
C) Daily intake for vitamin X is the same as vitamin Y
D) None of these statements are true.

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To meet the daily needs of 140 milligrams for each vitamin, considering their bioavailability, more of vitamin Y needs to be consumed compared to vitamin X. Bioavailability is the percentage of a nutrient that is absorbed and used by the body. For vitamin X with 45% bioavailability, less needs to be consumed to meet the daily needs compared to vitamin Y, which has only 20% bioavailability.

For Vitamins X and Y, the Daily Needs Are 140