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Vitamins are the essentail micronutrients required by the body in minute quantities. They are grouped into two categories: Fat-soluble and water-soluble. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body's liver, fatty tissue, and muscles. The four fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E, and K. Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body. They have to be consumed on a regular basis to prevent shortages or deficiencies. The water-soluble vitamins are vitamin C and B.