Which statement is true about fat-soluble vitamins?

Which statement is true about fat-soluble vitamins?

• A. They are stored in body fat
• B. They must be consumed at every meal
• C. They provide most of the body's energy
• D. They are excreted in urine immediately

Answer: (A)

Fat-soluble vitamins have the ability to be stored in the body's tissues, particularly in fat and the liver, rather than needing to be consumed every day. Because they dissolve in fat and are absorbed with dietary fats, they can accumulate when intake is high, providing a reservoir for later use. They do not supply energy themselves, since vitamins provide no calories, and they are not rapidly excreted in urine; excess is handled more slowly, with elimination mainly through the bile and into the feces.

Fat-soluble vitamins have the ability to be stored in the body's tissues, particularly in fat and the liver, rather than needing to be consumed every day. Because they dissolve in fat and are absorbed with dietary fats, they can accumulate when intake is high, providing a reservoir for later use. They do not supply energy themselves, since vitamins provide no calories, and they are not rapidly excreted in urine; excess is handled more slowly, with elimination mainly through the bile and into the feces.