Write the fat-soluble vitamins, its sources, functions and deficiencies.
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Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat soluble vitamins.
The solubility of vitamins can be in either fat (lipids) or water and this property determines its actions within the human body.
Vitamin A is found in whole milk and animal liver and aids in reproduction. Deficiency of vitamin A causes immunity related issues.
Vitamin D is found in fish and fish oil and is needed for development of bones. Its deficiency can lead to loss of bone density, causing bone fractures easily.
Vitamin E is found in nuts and certain vegetable oils is and required for the health of nerves and muscles. Deficiency of vitamin E can lead to nerve and muscle damage.
Vitamin K is found in abundance in green leafy vegetables. Deficiency of this vitamin may cause bleeding and bruising in newborns.
The solubility of vitamins can be in either fat (lipids) or water and this property determines its actions within the human body.
Vitamin A is found in whole milk and animal liver and aids in reproduction. Deficiency of vitamin A causes immunity related issues.
Vitamin D is found in fish and fish oil and is needed for development of bones. Its deficiency can lead to loss of bone density, causing bone fractures easily.
Vitamin E is found in nuts and certain vegetable oils is and required for the health of nerves and muscles. Deficiency of vitamin E can lead to nerve and muscle damage.
Vitamin K is found in abundance in green leafy vegetables. Deficiency of this vitamin may cause bleeding and bruising in newborns.
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