Vitamin sources and function
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SOURCES:
iron — meat, poultry, fish, and beans.
vitamin A — carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale.
vitamin B12 — meat, poultry, fish.
vitamin E — nuts, seeds, vegetable oils.
FUNCTION:
Vitamins and minerals are considered essential nutrients—because acting in concert, they perform hundreds of roles in the body. They help shore up bones, heal wounds, and bolster your immune system. They also convert food into energy, and repair cellular damage.
Answer
Vitamin
A
Function
Good vision,healthy skin,growth of bone and teeth.
Sources
Carrots,Aprioats,leafy dark green vegetables,cheese,Cream,butter,and eggs.
Vitamin
B
Function
Proper never function,formation of red blood cells,maintence of brain function.
Sources
Milk,cheese,eggs,fish.
Vitamin
C
Function
Absorbing iron,keeping teeth and gums healthy,healing wounds,and helping resist infection.
Sources
Citrus fruits like oranges and kiwis,berries,green leafy vegetables.
Vitamin
D
Function
Absorbing calcium and storing it in bones.
Sources
Fish,egg yolk milk,cheese,mushrooms and sunlight.
Vitamin
E
Function
Protecting to and repairing cells.
Sources
Sunflower seeds,almost plant oils,wheat.
Vitamin
K
Function
Help in clothing of blood
Sources
Leafy vegetables,such as spinach,lettuce,and broccoli.