Which category do vitamins B and C belong to?

• A. Water-soluble
• B. Fat-soluble
• C. Minerals
• D. Trace elements

Answer: (A)

Vitamins B and C are water-soluble nutrients. They dissolve in water, are absorbed in the digestive tract, and travel through body fluids rather than being stored in large amounts in tissues. Because they aren’t stored, they need to be consumed regularly through the diet, and any excess is typically excreted in urine, reducing the risk of long-term buildup.

This distinguishes them from fat-soluble vitamins, which are absorbed with dietary fats and can be stored in the liver and fatty tissues, potentially leading to toxicity if intake is very high. Minerals and trace elements are inorganic nutrients, not vitamins, so they don’t fall into the same water-versus-fat-soluble classification.