Because vitamin A is fat soluble ________.

A. it must go through beta-oxidation in order to be used for fuel
B. it is easily stored by the body and can be toxic when consumed in excessive amounts
C. it must be ingested in high amounts when exercising to burn additional fat stores
D. it is poorly absorbed during digestion


Answer: B

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