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Vitamins

Vitamins. Fat soluble. Vitamins ADEK - stored in fat - too much can be dangerous. Water Soluble. transported through the body in water excreted in urine. Basic Vitamin Functions. - growth and maintenance of cells. Vitamin A. Function Helps eyes adapt to darkness

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Vitamins

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  1. Vitamins

  2. Fat soluble Vitamins ADEK • - stored in fat • - too much can be dangerous

  3. Water Soluble • transported through the body in water • excreted in urine

  4. Basic Vitamin Functions • - growth and maintenance of cells

  5. Vitamin A • Function • Helps eyes adapt to darkness • Normal growth of teeth bones and for healthy skin • Food source Dark orange vegetables Butter, egg yolks, whole milk

  6. Vitamin D • Function Works with calcium to build bones and teeth • Food source Dark green vegetables Fish, milk, also known as the sunshine Vitamin

  7. Vitamin D deficiency • Rickets • bowed legs • # Bone pain or tenderness

  8. Rickets continued • Decreased muscle tone (loss of muscle strength) Impaired growth • Increased bone fractures • Short stature (adults less than 5 feet tall) • Skeletal deformities * Asymmetrical or odd-shaped skull

  9. Vitamin E • Function • Antioxidant- breaks down oxygen in the blood • Food source • Grains, liver, oils, dairy

  10. Vitamin K • Function • Blood clotting • Food source • Green leafy vegetables, cauliflower

  11. Vitamin C • Function • Forms collagen to help wounds heal, helps to fight infection • Food source • Citrus fruits, strawberries, green pepper

  12. Vitamin C deficicency Scurvy bleeding gums, loss of teeth, bruising, rash

  13. Vitamin B • Basic functions • Mood regulator, helps you use energy efficiently, prevents birth defects • Basic food sources • Red meat, chicken, avocado, legumes, bananas,

  14. B vitamin deficiencies • Spina bifida • Birth defect where the spine doesn’t form • Because of not enough folic acid

  15. BeriBeri Nervous system disease associated with a weakening of the muscles and mental confusion

  16. Pellegra • Swollen, Smooth tongue, painful rash

  17. How do we retain vitamins when cooking? • 1. Cook on a high temp for a short period of time • Do not overcook- broccoli should be bright green • 2. Use a lid • 3. Use a small amount of water

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