Which of the following statements about vitamins is true?
A) They are inorganic.
B) They facilitate the release of energy from the other three organic nutrients.
C) They are the medium in which all of the body's processes take place.
D) They provide energy to the body.
E) They are all non-essential nutrients.

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Vitamins facilitate the release of energy from the other three organic nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats). They are organic substances, not inorganic, and they do not directly provide energy to the body. While some vitamins may be non-essential, not all vitamins are non-essential nutrients.

Which of the Following Statements About Vitamins Is True