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Explain how fat-soluble vitamins contribute to the overall health of the body.

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Explanation:the fat soluble vitamins are A,K ,E,D are stored in the body for longer period of time they are stored in fatty tissue and in the liver

Vitamin A helps in bone growth, tooth development, reproduction, cell division and gene expression. The skin eyes nose mucous membranes also depend on vitamin a to remain moist

Vitamin D helps in the formation of bones ,plays role in the immunity and controlling cell growth and may protect against osteoporosis,high blood pressure,cancer etc

Vitamin E helps prevention of cancer and heart disease it is an antioxidant, lowers risk of mental diseases

Vitamin k plays an essential role in normal blood clotting, promoting bome health , and helping to produce proteins for blood bones and kidneys

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