Which of the following statements accurately describes vitamins?
A) Vitamins are inorganic and do not provide energy.
B) Vitamins are indestructible.
C) Almost every action in the body requires the assistance of vitamins.
D) Vitamins A, D, E, and K are water-soluble vitamins.
E) Cooking vegetables at high temperatures helps maintain the vitamins.

Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes vitamins? 
A) Vitamins are inorganic and do not provide energy. 
B) Vitamins are indestructible. 
C) Almost every action in the body requires the assistance of vitamins. 
D) Vitamins A, D, E, and K are water-soluble vitamins. 
E) Cooking vegetables at high temperatures helps maintain the vitamins.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Vitamins are essential organic compounds that cannot be synthesized by the body in sufficient quantities, and hence, must be obtained from the diet. They are required for almost every action in the body including metabolism, growth, maintenance, and repair of tissues.

Answer: D 
 Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble vitamins that are stored in the body's fat tissues and require fat for absorption. Water-soluble vitamins include B-complex vitamins and vitamin C, which are not stored in the body and are excreted in urine.

Answer: E 
 Cooking vegetables at high temperatures can destroy some vitamins, especially water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C. To retain vitamins, it is recommended to cook vegetables using methods such as steaming, roasting, or stir-frying, and to avoid overcooking or boiling.

Therefore, choices C, D, and E accurately describe vitamins.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Vitamins