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This document summarizes key information about fat-soluble vitamins: - Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble vitamins. Vitamin D is also considered a hormone. They are hydrophobic molecules derived from isoprene and require normal fat absorption to be transported in the blood by lipoproteins. - Sources of vitamin A include plant carotenoids and animal products. Vitamin A exists as retinol, retinal, and retinoic acid. It plays a key role in vision, gene expression, growth, and immune function. Deficienc
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