● Choose at least 2 for fat-soluble vitamins and
water-soluble vitamins.
● Provide a picture for each fat-soluble vitamin and water-soluble vitamin.
● Write the functions, sources, and deficiency-related diseases.
● See the given an example provided for you.
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Answer:
Fat-soluble vitamins:
Vitamin A:
Function: Important for vision, immune system, and cell growth and differentiation.
Sources: Liver, fish oil, dairy products, egg yolks, and dark green, leafy vegetables.
Deficiency-related diseases: Night blindness, dry skin, decreased immune function, and impaired growth and development.
Vitamin D:
Function: Helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus for strong bones and teeth.
Sources: Sun exposure, fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified foods like milk and cereal.
Deficiency-related diseases: Rickets in children (a disease that causes weak bones and deformities) and osteomalacia in adults (a softening of the bones that can lead to fractures).
Water-soluble vitamins:
Vitamin C:
Function: Acts as an antioxidant, helps with the absorption of iron, and is important for collagen synthesis.
Sources: Citrus fruits, berries, kiwi, melons, tomatoes, broccoli, and peppers.
Deficiency-related diseases: Scurvy (bleeding gums, bruising, and fatigue) and impaired wound healing.
Vitamin B12:
Function: Helps with the production of red blood cells and DNA.
Sources: Animal products like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy.
Deficiency-related diseases: Pernicious anemia (a type of anemia that occurs when the body can't absorb enough B12) and neurological problems like numbness and tingling in the hands and feet.
You can provide pictures of it in the internet.