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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #35546 Supplements
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Read the text and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.
Sometimes too much of a good thing can become a very bad thing indeed. In an earnest attempt to consume a healthy diet, dietary supplement enthusiasts have been known to overdose. Vitamin C, for example, long thought to help people ward off cold viruses, is currently being studied for its possible role in warding off cancer and other diseases that cause tissue degeneration. Unfortunately, an overdose of vitamin C more than 10,000 mg on a daily basis can cause nausea and diarrhea. Calcium supplements, commonly taken by women, are helpful in warding off osteoporosis. More than just a few grams a day, however, can lead to stomach upset and doses to those who suffer from heart problems, asthma, or ulcers.

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Option 1: "Supplements taken in excess can be a bad thing indeed."

Explanation: The main idea of the text emphasizes that while dietary supplements can be beneficial, taking them in excessive amounts can lead to negative health effects. The author illustrates this point by providing examples of vitamin C and calcium, highlighting the adverse effects of overdosing on these supplements. This aligns with the overall theme that moderation is key in health practices.

Option 2: "Dietary supplement enthusiasts have been known to overdose."

Explanation: While the text mentions that dietary supplement enthusiasts can overdose, this statement does not capture the main point of the paragraph. It focuses too narrowly on the behavior of enthusiasts rather than the broader implication that excess consumption of supplements can be harmful.

Option 3: "Vitamins can cause nausea, diarrhea, and kidney or bladder stones."

Explanation: This option incorrectly expands the discussion by introducing kidney or bladder stones, which are not mentioned in the text. The paragraph specifically discusses nausea and diarrhea as effects of vitamin C overdose, but it does not imply that vitamins cause kidney or bladder stones, making this option misleading.

Option 4: "People who take supplements are preoccupied with their health."

Explanation: This statement suggests a psychological aspect of supplement users that is not addressed in the text. The paragraph focuses on the consequences of excessive supplement intake rather than the motivations or preoccupations of those who take them, making this option irrelevant to the main point.

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