Biology 20 - Vitamins Group Activity PDF
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This document provides information on vitamins, their functions, sources, and types (fat-soluble and water-soluble). It's formatted as a table, categorizing different vitamins based on their properties and sources.
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PART 1: Fat or water Vitamin Scientific Name Function(s) Sources soluble C Ascorbic acid water soluble Forming collagen Citrus Fruit...
PART 1: Fat or water Vitamin Scientific Name Function(s) Sources soluble C Ascorbic acid water soluble Forming collagen Citrus Fruit Helps make skin, Tomatoes tendons, Potatoes ligaments and Strawberries blood vessels Brussel Growth and sprouts repair of tissue Broccoli Helps heal wounds and form scar tissue Absorption of iron Maintenance of cartilage bones and teeth. Antioxidant properties PART 2: Fat or water Vitamin Scientific Name Function(s) Sources soluble Retinoids Fat Soluble Antioxidant Some fish Carotenoids properties Orange (beta carotene) Hair and Nails Veggies Vision Leafy A Reproductive Greens health Immune system support B1:Thiamine Water Soluble Helps body Fish B2:Riboflavin convert nutrients Meat B3:Niacin to energy Eggs B Amino acid Dairy Group support Products Red blood cell Leafy support Greens Ascorbic acid Water soluble Forming collagen Citrus Fruit Helps make skin, Tomatoes tendons, Potatoes ligaments and Strawberries blood vessels Brussel Growth and sprouts repair of tissue Broccoli Helps heal C wounds and form scar tissue Absorption of iron Maintenance of cartilage bones and teeth. Antioxidant properties D2: Ergocalciferol Fat Soluble Reduction of Fish D3: Cholecalciferol inflammation Eggs Cell Growth Sun D Bone and muscle strength Supports mental health Tocopherol Fat Soluble Immune system Nuts/Seeds Tocotrienols support Cooking oils E Antioxidant Fruits and properties Veggies Brain Health K1: Phylloquinone Fat Soluble Regulates blood Leafy k2: Menaquinone sugar and Greens K3: Menadione clotting Some meats K Reduces pain Eggs Bone health Cardiovascular health