NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
Question
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which of the following is a fat soluble vitamin
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folate
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biotin
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C
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K
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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: -This form is called phylloquinone. Another form of vitamin K is made by bacteria living in the intestine. This form is called menaquinone. The synthetic form of vitamin K is called menadione.
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