VITAMIN Presented By Mangal S Kumkar Jaya T Satpute

VITAMINS

Vitamin Type of Vitamins Source of Vitamins Deficiency of vitamins

Vitamin A vitamin is an organic compound required as a vital nutrient in tiny amounts by an organismorganic compound

VitaminVitamin A is actually a group of different compounds that come together to help almost every part of the body function. Vitamin A

Sources of vitamin A 1.Vitamin A is found in dark green and yellow vegetables. 2. Yellow fruits, such as broccoli spinach, turnip greens, carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, cantaloupe, and apricots. 3.Animal sources such as liver, milk, butter, cheese, and whole eggs s

Deficiency of vitamin A 1.Loss of smell & appetite 2. Frequents fatigue 3.Defective teeth & gums' retarded growth. 4.Night blindness 5.Increased susceptibility to infections 6.Rough, dry, scaly skin

1.Necessary for growth & repair of body tissues. 2. Helps maintain smooth, soft disease-free skin. 3.Helps protect the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, throat & lungs, thereby reducing susceptibility to infections. 4. Counteracts night-blindness & weak. eyesight; aids in bone and teeth formation. 5.Reduce the risk of lung cancer. VITAMIN A IMPORTANCE:

Vitamin D Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. It's not found in many foods unless they have been fortified. Normally, your body makes vitamin D when your skin is exposed to sunlight.fortifiedexposed to sunlight.

Sources of vitamin D

Deficiency of vitamin A 1.May lead to rickets 2. tooth decay 3.softening of bones 4. improper healing of fractures 5. lack of vigor, inadequate absorption of calcium 6.retention of phosphorous in the kidneys

VITAMIN D IMPORTANCE 1. Improves absorption and utilization of Calcium and Phosphorous; 2..Required for bone and teeth formation. 3. Maintains a stable nervous system 4. Maintain a normal heart action.

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