Fat soluble vitamins are which of the following?

• A. Vitamins B, C
• B. Minerals
• C. Trace elements
• D. Vitamins A, D, E, K

Answer: (D)

Fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed along with dietary fats and stored in body tissues, especially the liver and adipose tissue. Because they can be stored, they don’t need to be consumed every day, but they can accumulate to toxic levels if taken in excess. The group that fits this pattern is vitamins A, D, E, and K. Minerals and trace elements are inorganic nutrients, and water-soluble vitamins (like B and C) are not stored to the same extent and are excreted more readily, requiring more regular intake. So the option listing vitamins A, D, E, and K identifies the fat-soluble vitamins.