In the general comparison of fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, ______ vitamins are generally expected to be stored longer in the body, and a deficiency of ______ vitamins may develop in a short period of time.

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Generally, fat-soluble vitamins would be expected to be stored for long periods of time in the body because of their solubility in adipose tissue.Once stored, fat-soluble vitamins will be released slowly back into the circulation, prolonging their duration in the body.Paradoxically, vitamins D and K are fat-soluble vitamins that appear to be stored in the body for only days or weeks.Water-soluble vitamins do not dissolve in adipose tissue and do not persist in the body for long periods of time before they are excreted.Since there is no significant storage of water-soluble vitamins, deficiencies of water-soluble vitamins may appear rapidly.

In the General Comparison of Fat-Soluble and Water-Soluble Vitamins, ______