Which of the following statements is true? The body excretes fat-soluble vitamins more easily than water-soluble vitamins. Most vitamins cannot be synthesized by the human body. Vitamins supply about 2 kcal per gram. The body stores vitamins in the liver, spleen, and bones.
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