Distinguish between the following:

Fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins

Fat-soluble vitamins:

1. Vitamins that are soluble in fats are generally fat-soluble vitamins. Vitamin A, D, E, and K are some fat-soluble vitamins.

Water-soluble vitamins:

1. Vitamins that are soluble in water are generally water-soluble vitamins. Vitamin B and C are some water-soluble vitamins.

Characteristics	Fat-soluble vitamins	Water-soluble vitamins
Definition	Vitamins that are soluble in fats are generally fat-soluble vitamins.	Vitamins that are soluble in water are generally water-soluble vitamins.
Example	Vitamin A, D, E and K	Vitamin B, C
Transportation	Many vitamins require carriers (proteins) to travel in the blood	Travels freely in the bloodstream.
Toxicity	Comparatively more toxic	Low toxicity