Question

This is technically nurtrition.

Use the template document to complete your homework. Identify the important information of Vitamins.

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Answer 1

Name	Vitamin A – Retinol, Carotene	Vitamin B1 - Thiamine	Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin	Vitamin B3 - Niacin
Function	Vision, Bone and skin health	Carbohydrate metabolism, Important in nerve, muscle and heart function	Metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fats	Skin, digestive and mental health
Deficiency	Xeropthalmia	Beri Beri	Ariboflavinosis	Pellagra
Toxicity	Hypervitaminosis A	None, Anaphylaxis may occur with parenteral doses	None	Not with food. Excess supplements – flushing, gastrointestinal disturbances
Dietary sources	Liver, fish oils, carrots, broccoli, spinach, fortified cereals	Meat, fish, whole grains	Fish, meat, poultry, Asparagus, Artichokes	Meat, Fish, milk, green leafy vegetables, nuts, beans, bread.
RDA	Adults – 700 -900 RAE (Retinol activity equivalents)	Adults – male – 1.2mg, Female – 1.1mg	Adults – male – 1.3mg, Female – 1.1mg	Adults – male – 16mg, Female – 14mg