Vitamins that dissolve in fat and can be stored in body tissues, sometimes reaching toxic levels if taken in excess are called

• A. Water soluble
• B. Fat soluble
• C. Minerals
• D. Carbohydrates

Answer: (B)

Vitamins differ in solubility and storage in the body. Those that dissolve in fat and can be stored in body tissues, sometimes reaching toxic levels if taken in excess, are fat-soluble vitamins. They’re absorbed with dietary fats and can accumulate in the liver and adipose tissue, so taking large amounts through supplements can lead to toxicity. In contrast, water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water and aren’t stored in the body to a significant degree; any excess is typically excreted in urine, so toxicity is less common but can occur with very high intakes of certain vitamins. Minerals are inorganic nutrients, and carbohydrates are energy-providing macronutrients, not vitamins. The described vitamins are fat-soluble.