MTEL Health/Family Consumer Sciences Practice Test

Water-soluble vitamins are those that dissolve in water and, therefore, are carried through the bloodstream. They are not stored in large amounts in the body and need to be consumed regularly in the diet. The correct choice identifies Vitamin C and the B vitamins as the water-soluble vitamins.

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that supports the immune system, promotes healthy skin, and aids in the absorption of iron. The B vitamins, including B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 (pyridoxine), B12 (cobalamin), folate, and biotin, play critical roles in energy production, brain function, and the formation of red blood cells.

The other options are characterized by fat-soluble vitamins or minerals, which do not share the same properties as water-soluble vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins (like A, D, E, and K) are stored in the body's fatty tissues and liver, whereas minerals are inorganic substances that do not fit into the vitamin categorization. Thus, the identification of Vitamin C and the B vitamins is what correctly defines the group of water-soluble vitamins.