Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Vitamins

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning vitamins?

• A) Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are stored in the body for future use; therefore, vitamin toxicity is not a concern.
• B) The water-soluble vitamins C and B-complex are not stored in the body, thereby eliminating the chance of vitamin toxicity.
• C) Vitamins A, C, and E are generating a great deal of interest for their role as antioxidants that neutralize "free radicals," which are believed to increase a person's risk for various cancers.
• D) The majority of vitamins are synthesized in the body in adequate amounts, but because they are not stored, daily dietary intake of these substances is necessary.

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