From the vitamins A, B1, B6, B12, C, D, E and K, the number of vitamins that can be stored in our body is .
Answer
5
Solution
Fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are stored in liver and adipose (fat) tissue.
Water soluble vitamins (B group, C) are excreted in urine ⇒ must be supplied regularly — except B12, which is stored in the liver.
⇒ Stored: A, D, E, K, B12 = 5
Not stored: B1, B6, C
Answer: 5