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Important for the function or structural integrity of specific body tissues
Fat soluble vitamins
Fat soluble vitamins can be retained in the body?
Yes
() toxic in large doses and are stored in the () of organs of the body
More, fatty reserves
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
vitamins A, D, E, K
Vitamin A other name
Retinol
Vitamin D
Calciferol
Vitamin E
Tocopherol
Vitamin K
Phytomenadione
Promotes healthy vision, immune system
function, and skin health
Vitamin A
Acts as an antioxidant, and supports immune
system function, skin health, and healthy
vision
Vitamin E
Helps the body absorb calcium and
phosphorus, and supports bone health,
immune system function, and proper cell
growth and development
Vitamin D
Essential for proper blood clotting, and
supports healthy bone metabolism
Vitamin K
Vitamin A sources
Carrots
▪ Sweet potatoes
▪ Spinach
▪ Kale
▪ Mango
▪ Cantaloupe
▪ Apricots
▪ Liver
Vitamin D
Fatty fish
▪ Egg yolks
▪ Fortified milk
▪ Cereals
▪ Sunlight
Vitamin E
▪ Vegetable oil
▪ Nuts
▪ Seeds
▪ Fortified cereals
▪ Leafy greens
Vitamin K
Leafy greens
▪ Cruciferous
vegetables
▪ Vegetable Oil
▪ Eggs
▪ Liver
are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day
Water-soluble vitamins
hey act as catalysts and enzyme cofactors in metabolic processes and energy transfer
Water-Soluble Vitamins
They are easily destroyed or washed-out during
cooking or during food storage
do not accumulateinthebody
Water-soluble vitamins
