HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which nutrient is organic from living beings and is either fat soluble or water soluble
A
protein
B
carbohydrate
C
vitamins
D
minerals
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamins A, D, E, and K are called the fat-soluble vitamins, because they are soluble in organic solvents and are absorbed and transported in a manner similar to that of fats.

Detailed explanation-2: -The four fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E, and K. These vitamins are absorbed more easily by the body in the presence of dietary fat. Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body. The nine water-soluble vitamins are vitamin C and all the B vitamins.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vitamin C and members of the vitamin B complex are water-soluble.

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