Vitamins are classified as being either water soluble or fat soluble. There is disagreement in the scientific community as to whether one vitamin-like nutrient is really a vitamin. Which nutrient is not technically classified as a vitamin?

Question

Multiple Choice
Folate
Choline
Vitamin C
Niacin

Answer 1

The nutrient that is not technically classified as a vitamin is Choline. While it is an essential nutrient and plays important roles in the body, it does not meet the strict definitions of a vitamin. The other options listed—Folate, Vitamin C, and Niacin—are classified as vitamins.