NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Question
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which vitamins are fat-soluble:
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A
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B
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C
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D
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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-4: -Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) are absorbed by fat, while water-soluble vitamins (everything other than these four) are dissolved in water.
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