20. Which one of the following choices is most accurate about fat-soluble vitamins? A. They help build collagen and aid in healing. B. They can cause gastric upset, diarrhea, and kidney stones. C. They provide no risk of vitamin toxicity. D. They can be stored in the body.
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Fat-soluble vitamins do not primarily help build collagen and aid in healing. This is more related to vitamin C, which is a water-soluble vitamin. B. Fat-soluble vitamins do not typically cause gastric upset, diarrhea, and kidney stones. These side effects are Show more…
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