Risk for toxicity is greater for ______ vitamins because they are not easily _________

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Fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, and K) are stored in the body's fat tissues and liver, and are not easily excreted. Therefore, they have a greater risk for toxicity if consumed in excess amounts. Water-soluble vitamins (vitamins B and C) are easily absorbed and any excess is excreted in the urine, making them less likely to accumulate to toxic levels. Choices C, D, and E are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the relationship between vitamin solubility and toxicity.

Risk for Toxicity Is Greater for ______ Vitamins Because They