Question

what does the term bioavailability mean?
a the activity of a particular nutrient in the body.
b the concentration of a nutrient in a food.
c the degree to which a nutrient that is consumed is absorbed and used in the body.
d the energy available to perform essential bodily functions like breathing and regulating temperature.

Explanation:

Bioavailability refers to the proportion of a consumed nutrient that is absorbed and utilized by the body. It is not about nutrient activity, concentration in food, or energy for bodily functions.

Answer:

C. The degree to which a nutrient that is consumed is absorbed and used in the body.