Solubility Vitamins are either water or fat soluble. Water
soluble are those that dissolve in water. They are then transported
through the body. Fat soluble are those that require a lipid. They
are transferred and stored in the body using a fat.
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Fat Soluble Vitamins Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin
K
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Water Soluble Vitamins Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) B1 B2 Niacin
Folacin B6 B12
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Function of Fat Soluble Vitamins Vitamin A- carotene converts
to Vitamin A for: vision, growth, nerves Vitamin D- bones, teeth
and helps to use minerals Ca and P Vitamin E- energy, cell
membranes and antioxidants Vitamin K- blood clotting (you only need
a small amount)
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Function of Water Soluble Vitamins Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)-
collagen to hold cell walls together B1 (Thiamine)- nerve tissue,
digestive system, appetite, energy and muscle control B2
(Riboflavin)- promotes growth, nerves, digestion, and works with
protein Niacin- promotes growth, nerves, digestion and works with
protein
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Function of Water Soluble Vitamins Folacin- red blood cells,
synthesize DNA, cell division and prevents certain birth defects B6
(Pyridoxine)- Immune and nervous system and needs to be replaced
daily B12 (Cobalamin)- generation of DNA cells, bone marrow and red
blood cells
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Food Sources Vitamin A Liver Oranges Pears Yellow fruits
Vegetables Vitamin D Milk
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Food Sources Vitamin E Green leafy vegetables Fruits Whole
grains Liver Apples Oil Fats
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Food Sources Vitamin K Dark green vegetables Cabbage
Cauliflower Liver Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Citrus fruits
Cantaloupe Strawberries Pineapples
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Food Sources B1 (Thiamine) Milk Whole Grains Poultry Fish Dried
Beans B2 (Riboflavin) Milk Whole Grains Dark green vegetables Fish
Eggs
Preventions Vitamin A- night blindness, poor eyesight, poor
skin and hair Vitamin D- Rickets Vitamin E- too much vitamin E can
cause blurred vision, nausea and dizziness Vitamin K-
Hemorrhaging