The nurse is discussing vitamin supplements with a client who is an amateur body builder. Which of the following statements by the nurse shows the greatest understanding concerning the risk for hypervitaminosis?
1. "Vitamins are important to proper body building and repair, but be aware that you can overdose and harm yourself."
2. "Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body's fat reserves, so be careful not to take too much vitamins A, D, E, and K."
3. "Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body like fat-soluble ones, so it's less likely to overdose on vitamin C and the B complex."
4. "I realize vitamin supplements are a factor in your training, but be aware of daily requirements so you don't overdose, especially the fat-soluble vitamins."
ANS: 4
The fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) are stored in the fatty compartments of the body. Hy-pervitaminosis of fat-soluble vitamins results from megadoses (intentional or unintentional) of supplemental vitamins, excessive amounts in fortified food, and large intake of fish oils. The wa-ter-soluble vitamins, vitamin C and the B complex (which is eight vitamins), are not stored, so these need to be provided in the daily food intake. Although water-soluble vitamins are not stored, toxicity can still occur. The remaining option is not incorrect but is not as inclusive as the answer.
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