What is the main difference between how water-soluble and lipid-soluble vitamins are transported in the body?

Water-soluble vitamins can move freely in the bloodstream, while lipid-soluble vitamins need proteins to transport them.

Why do sailors in olden days get scurvy?

Sailors got scurvy because they lacked access to fresh produce, which is rich in vitamin C.

Bile breaks up fats in the intestine, preparing lipid-soluble vitamins for absorption through the intestinal wall.

Vitamin C helps fight infection and make collagen.

I can describe how cells obtain nutrients and eliminate waste.

1
Vitamins are organic compounds that we need to ingest in small amounts to keep our bodies functioning properly.
2
Vitamins come in two types: lipid-soluble and water-soluble, which determines how the body transports, stores, and gets rid of any excess.
3
Unlike water-soluble vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins need proteins to transport them into the blood and around the body.