Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in body fat. Which statement is correct?

• A. Not stored in fat
• B. Stored in Body Fat
• C. Excreted in urine
• D. Cannot be absorbed

Answer: (B)

Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in body fat, which is why they can remain in the body for longer periods and don’t need to be consumed every day. They dissolve in fats, are absorbed with dietary fat, and are carried away in the lymph as part of chylomicrons. A portion of these vitamins is stored in the liver and adipose tissue, allowing the body to draw on reserves when intake is low. Because they can accumulate, taking too much can lead to toxicity. They aren’t primarily excreted in urine; instead, they’re eliminated mainly through bile into the feces. So the statement that they are stored in body fat best captures their behavior.