1. Vitamin C Adventure

2. Jobs of Vitamin C It is important in forming collagen, which is a protein that gives structure to bones, cartilage, muscles, and blood vessels It is important for healthy blood. it helps maintain small blood vessels, bones, and teeth.

3. Vitamin C Food Sources Guavas Red bell peppers Papayas Orange juice, from frozen concentrate

4. Facts on Vitamin C Vitamin C can be lost when getting food ready, cooking it, or storing food. To help stop vitamin C from being lost: -Serve fruits or veggies raw (uncooked) whenever possible. -Don’t soak or store raw fruits or veggies in water. Vitamin C dissolves in water. -Refrigerate juices and store them for no longer than 2 to 3 days

5. How Much Vitamin C? Fruits and vegetables contain lots of vitamin C The food pyramid recommends 1.5 cups of fruit and 2 cups of vegetables daily.

6. By Corina L., Terri T., and Nicole G.

7. Bibliography Ohio State University : http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/5552.htmlhttp://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg- fact/5000/5552.html