Consider the following statements with refrence to Vitamins 1 They are classified as either fat solu...........

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Consider the following statements with refrence to Vitamins:

1. They are classified as either fat soluble only.

2. Fat soluble vitamins are absorbed through the intestinal tract with the help of lipids.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 Nor 2

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Explanation:

Vitamins are classified as either water-soluble or fat-soluble. In humans there are 13 vitamins: 4 fat-soluble (A, D, E, and K) and 9 water-soluble (8 B vitamins and vitamin C). Water-soluble vitamins dissolve easily in water and, in general, are readily excreted from the body, to the degree that urinary output is a strong predictor of vitamin consumption. Because they are not as readily stored, more consistent intake is important. Vitamins A and D can accumulate in the body, which can result in dangerous hypervitaminosis.