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Vitamins Vitamin A Functions of Vitamin A. It is essential for the building and growth of all cells,. It is necessary for normal vision. Sources Animal sources: Liver Plant sources :carrot Deficiency. Night blindness. Xerophthalmia. Bitot's spots. Keratomalacia 2 1 Hype...

Vitamins Vitamin A Functions of Vitamin A. It is essential for the building and growth of all cells,. It is necessary for normal vision. Sources Animal sources: Liver Plant sources :carrot Deficiency. Night blindness. Xerophthalmia. Bitot's spots. Keratomalacia 2 1 Hypevitaminosis A Symptoms of toxicity peeling of skin, drowsiness and vomiting. 1 Vitamin D known as the sunlight vitamin Functions. Vitamin D is required for the formation of healthy bones and teeth. Sources. Sunlight. liver and fish 4 Vitamin D is not found in food of vegetables 3 Vitamin D Deficiency 2 The deficiency of Vitamin D leads to inadequate absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the 1 intestinal tract. – Rickets in children – Osteomalacia in adults. Hypervitaminosis D renal damage And calcification of soft tissue such as heart ,blood vessels 2 1 Vitamin E This Vitamin is also known as tocopherol. The Vitamin prevents the oxidation of The fatty acid and acts as an antioxidant Deficiency of Vitamin E : In rats, loss of motility Sources vegetable oils Vitamin K very essential for formation of clotting proteins Deficiency tendency to bleed from skin. Sources Green leafy vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) Deficiency Manifestations of Vitamin C :. Scurvy. Hemorrhagic tendency 3-Internal hemorrhage. Anemia. Dietary Sources of Vitamin C: amla (Indian gooseberry), lime, lemon Requirement of Vitamin C: Recommended daily allowance is 75 mg/day (equal to 50 ml of orange juice) Therapeutic Use of Vitamin C: Vitamin Chas been recommended for treatment of ulcer ,trauma, and burns.