Which of the following statements is true?

A. Foods generally contain much smaller amounts of vitamins than proteins or carbohydrates.
B. Most vitamins can be made by the human body.
C. Vitamins supply about 2 kcal per gram.
D. The body excretes fat-soluble vitamins more easily than water-soluble vitamins.


Answer: A

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