A disorder caused by the ingestion of excessive quantities of a fat-soluble vitamin is known as 23:40 Metabolism and Energetics A disorder caused by the ingestion of excessive quantities of a fat-soluble vitamin is known as a. protein deficiency disease. b. Kwashiorkor. c. avitaminosis. d. carbohydrate loading. e. hypervitaminosis. Answer: E Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+