What type of vitamin, if taken in very large doses, can be stored by the body and reach toxic levels?
1. Fat-soluble
2. Water-soluble
3. Insoluble
4. Complementary
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If the amount of fat-soluble vitamins taken is in excess of the amount needed by the body, the extra amount is stored in fat cells of the body. As the stores build up, the excess vitamins can become toxic.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Select all of the elements from the list below that are QSEN competencies
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