Vitamins

Classification Inorganic molecules Micronutrients Classified as either water-soluble or fat soluble. 13 vitamins: 4 fat-soluble (A, D, E and K) and 9 water-soluble (8 B vitamins and vitamin C).

Water-soluble vitamins Dissolve easily in water, and are readily excreted from the body as urine. Since they are not stored in the body, they require consistent daily intake.

Fat-soluble vitamins Absorbed through the intestinal tract with the help of lipids (fats). Since they are more likely to accumulate in the body, they are more likely to lead to serious health problems

Vitamins Vitamin A - Retinol and/or Beta Carotene Vitamin B1 – Thiamine Vitamin B2 – Riboflavin Vitamin B3 – Niacin Vitamin B5 – Pantothenic Acid Vitamin B6 Vitamin B9 – Folic Acid Vitamin B12 – Cyanocobalamin Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin H – Biotin(B7) Vitamin K

VitaminFood Source Deficiencie s SymptomsSymptom Match Diagnosis ACarrots, yams, pumpkins, yellow or orange fruits, beet greens, fish, eggs, tuna Effects the eyes Required for growth and bone developme nt poor vision (night blindness), mouth ulcers, frequent infections, the scalp may become dry and have dandruff acne may occur. “nails and hair…I really feel like they are not what they used to be”. Possible deficiency