1. Mike already knows that fats are important and necessary to absorb other nutrients, such as vitamins. What four vitamins are considered fat-soluble vitamins and need dietary fat to be absorbed

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Anne Proctor

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11 January, 11:28

1. Mike already knows that fats are important and necessary to absorb other nutrients, such as vitamins. What four vitamins are considered fat-soluble vitamins and need dietary fat to be absorbed

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Gunnar Blanchard · Answer 1

Answer:vitamins A, D, E, K

Explanation:vitamins A, D, E, K can be classified bases on their solubility. Most dissolve in water, because they are water - soluble.

Vitamin A maintain our vision, absence of it will make you go blind. It is known as retinoids which is group of fat-soluble. vitamin A functions include vision, immune function and reproduce health.

Sourse includes liver and fish oil, provitamin A carotenoid and beta-carotene found in vegetables.

Vitamin D is produce by the skin when expose to sunlight. It is important for strong bone, its deficiency leads to bone fracture. Vitamin D comes in two dietary form Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) : found in mushrooms. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) : Found in animal.

Vitamin E protects against premature aging. its role is antioxidant, protecting cells against free radicals.

Sources of vitamin E are peanut butter, margarine, fatty fish and fish.

Vitamin k without it, you will run the risk of bleeding to death. Vitamin k role is blood clotting. Its a group of fat - soluble compound.

Sources of vitamin k is vitamin K3 (menadione), vitamin K4 (menadiol diacetate) and vitamin K5.