1. Vitamins Compounds that help regulate many vital body processes.

2. Should we take vitamins by pill? Yes, as a supplement

4. Water Soluble Vitamins: Body can get rid of them if you take too much

5. Vitamin C Important roles in the body: Helps the body to heal & fight infection. Food sources:

6. The B vitamins Important roles in the body: Helps make red blood cells. Food sources:

7. Fat Soluble Vitamins stored in the fat tissues in your body and in your liver.

8. Vitamin A Important roles in the body: Eyesight Development of teeth and skeletal tissue. Food Sources:

9. Vitamin D Important roles in the body: Builds strong bones & teeth. Food Sources:

10. Vitamin E Important roles in the body: Promotes function of a healthy circulatory system. Food Sources:

11. Vitamin K Important roles in the body: Helps the blood to clot! Food sources:

12. Too many vitamins may lead to: ONLY fat soluble vitamins can be toxic!

13. Not enough vitamins may lead to: Pellagra

14. Rickets

15. Scurvy

16. Healthy advice for vitamins: Eat a variety of dark fruits and vegetables Take a multi vitamin as a supplement.