Which vitamin is classified as fat-soluble?

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Which vitamin is classified as fat-soluble?

Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in fats and are absorbed with dietary fat, then stored in the liver and body's fat tissues. Because they’re stored, they don’t need to be consumed every day, but taking large amounts can lead to buildup and toxicity. The four fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K. In the given options, Vitamin C is water-soluble, Vitamin B12 is water-soluble, and Vitamin E is fat-soluble. The choice that lists vitamins that are both fat-soluble is Vitamin A and Vitamin D, so that is the correct pick.

Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in fats and are absorbed with dietary fat, then stored in the liver and body's fat tissues. Because they’re stored, they don’t need to be consumed every day, but taking large amounts can lead to buildup and toxicity. The four fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K.

In the given options, Vitamin C is water-soluble, Vitamin B12 is water-soluble, and Vitamin E is fat-soluble. The choice that lists vitamins that are both fat-soluble is Vitamin A and Vitamin D, so that is the correct pick.

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