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, What are the fat soluble vitamins? Vitamins A, D, E, K
where are these fat vitamins stored? An excess consumption of fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver and fat tissue
and are not excreted by the kidneys. If an excess amount of these vitamins are
taken, toxicity may result, especially with vitamins A and D.
why is vitamin A important? This vitamin is important for its ability to increase resistance to infection, promote
night vision through the development of normal visual pigment, develop and
maintain normal function of epithelial tissue, and aid in the development of normal
bones and teeth.
- this vitamin also helps hemoglobin receive stored iron
what happens if you don't get enough vitamin A? A deficiency in vitamin A may cause night blindness (due to the inability of the
cornea to adapt to darkness), poor appetite, decreased immunity to infection, and
impaired growth and development.
what are some foods rich in vitamin A? Foods rich in this vitamin include liver, milk, egg yolk, and dark, leafy green
vegetables. Yellow and orange vegetables and fruits (such as sweet potatoes,
pumpkin, carrots, and apricots) are also a good source.
Why is vitamin D important? -This vitamin is referred to as the sunshine vitamin because it is synthesized in the
skin when exposed to sunlight.
- This vitamin is important for bone and tissue formation because of the
collaborative efforts with minerals (such as calcium and phosphorus) to develop and
strengthen bones.
how long should people get exposure to the sun for People should get about 15 min of sun several times a week to promote the
vitamin D absorption? manufacture and storage of vitamin D, which assists in developing collagen, a
constituent of bone that aids in bone strengthening.
what are some dietary sources of Vitamin D? - it is not found in much food
- dairy products, eggs, fortified food products, liver, and fatty fish.
why is vitamin E important? -This vitamin is an antioxidant that protects cells from injury from free radicals (by-
products that result when the body transforms food into energy).
-The accumulation of these by-products over time is mainly responsible for the
aging process and can contribute to the development of numerous health
conditions, such as cancer, heart disease, and various inflammatory conditions.
Also helps in maintaining a healthy immune system.
what dietary sources are vitamin E found in? Nuts, seeds, and soybean, canola, corn, and other vegetable oils
What is important about vitamin K? -This vitamin is synthesized in the body by bacteria that are found in the large
intestine. This vitamin is essential for synthesizing protein that promotes blood
clotting, or coagulation, of blood.
-The liver produces a protein called prothrombin and depends on vitamin K for this
process.
what happens when you don't get enough vitamin K? A deficiency in this vitamin can result in bruising and bleeding.
what are some dietary sources of Vitamin K? - dark-green leafy vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, Brussels sprouts, and
cabbage.
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, What are the fat soluble vitamins? Vitamins A, D, E, K
where are these fat vitamins stored? An excess consumption of fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver and fat tissue
and are not excreted by the kidneys. If an excess amount of these vitamins are
taken, toxicity may result, especially with vitamins A and D.
why is vitamin A important? This vitamin is important for its ability to increase resistance to infection, promote
night vision through the development of normal visual pigment, develop and
maintain normal function of epithelial tissue, and aid in the development of normal
bones and teeth.
- this vitamin also helps hemoglobin receive stored iron
what happens if you don't get enough vitamin A? A deficiency in vitamin A may cause night blindness (due to the inability of the
cornea to adapt to darkness), poor appetite, decreased immunity to infection, and
impaired growth and development.
what are some foods rich in vitamin A? Foods rich in this vitamin include liver, milk, egg yolk, and dark, leafy green
vegetables. Yellow and orange vegetables and fruits (such as sweet potatoes,
pumpkin, carrots, and apricots) are also a good source.
Why is vitamin D important? -This vitamin is referred to as the sunshine vitamin because it is synthesized in the
skin when exposed to sunlight.
- This vitamin is important for bone and tissue formation because of the
collaborative efforts with minerals (such as calcium and phosphorus) to develop and
strengthen bones.
how long should people get exposure to the sun for People should get about 15 min of sun several times a week to promote the
vitamin D absorption? manufacture and storage of vitamin D, which assists in developing collagen, a
constituent of bone that aids in bone strengthening.
what are some dietary sources of Vitamin D? - it is not found in much food
- dairy products, eggs, fortified food products, liver, and fatty fish.
why is vitamin E important? -This vitamin is an antioxidant that protects cells from injury from free radicals (by-
products that result when the body transforms food into energy).
-The accumulation of these by-products over time is mainly responsible for the
aging process and can contribute to the development of numerous health
conditions, such as cancer, heart disease, and various inflammatory conditions.
Also helps in maintaining a healthy immune system.
what dietary sources are vitamin E found in? Nuts, seeds, and soybean, canola, corn, and other vegetable oils
What is important about vitamin K? -This vitamin is synthesized in the body by bacteria that are found in the large
intestine. This vitamin is essential for synthesizing protein that promotes blood
clotting, or coagulation, of blood.
-The liver produces a protein called prothrombin and depends on vitamin K for this
process.
what happens when you don't get enough vitamin K? A deficiency in this vitamin can result in bruising and bleeding.
what are some dietary sources of Vitamin K? - dark-green leafy vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, Brussels sprouts, and
cabbage.
