1. VITAMINS

2. How Do Vitamins Work?
Video #1
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3. Water-Soluble Vitamins
Ascorbic Acid C
Water-soluble means these vitamins dissolve in and are carried by water
Water-Soluble Vitamins B9
Folate

4. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Function:
Helps to form collagen which holds the cells together and aids in healing.
Helps immune system
Food Source:
Citrus fruits, strawberries, broccoli and tomatoes
Deficiency:
Scurvy (Breakdown of collagen, bleeding gums and skin hemorrhages)

5. Swollen and Bleeding Gums
Scurvy
Swollen and Bleeding Gums
Spots on Skin

6. Scurvy Video #2 google drive Plus Read article

7. B9 (Folate/Folacin/Folic Acid)
Function:
Helps the body make new cells
Food Source:
Dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, avocado, romaine lettuce and asparagus
Deficiency:
Spina Bifida
(Neural tube defect that affects the spinal cord during fetal development) Neural tube damage occurs during the first weeks of pregnancy before a woman may realize she is pregnant. Meeting the folate
requirement before becoming pregnant is essential for prevention

8. Spina Bifida
The spinal cord begins to develop within the first 28 days of pregnancy. Since folate makes new cells, it is vital that the mother’s body already has a supply of folate in her system to prevent this tragic condition.

9. Spina Bifida video #3 google drive

10. Fat-Soluble Vitamins K E A D
Remember, fat-soluble means these vitamins dissolve in and are carried by fat
Remember KADE?...The King K E A D

11. Vitamin K Function: Helps blood clot normally Food Source:
Dark green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, collard greens, parsley, etc.)
Deficiency:
Bleeding and Bruising

12. Video #4 Vitamin K google drive

13. Vitamin A Enhances vision, hair and skin Function:
Food Source:
Red, orange and dark green vegetables
Deficiency:
Night Blindness

14. Video #5 Vitamin A

15. Vitamin D (“The Sunshine Vitamin”)
Function:
Builds and maintains bones and teeth
Food Source:
Added to Milk/Dairy Products & from Sunlight
Deficiency:
Rickets
(Bowed Legs)

16. Vitamin D Video #6 google drive

17. Rickets

18. Video #7 Rickets google drive

19. Vitamin E Protects the membranes of white and red blood cells
Function:
Protects the membranes of white and red blood cells
Food Source:
Vegetable Oils, Fruits and Vegetables
Deficiency:
Poor nerve connection and neurological problems

20. Video #8 Vitamin E google drive