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3. Vitamin Supplements & College Students By: Danielle DiLuzio

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6. WHY THERE IS A PROBLEM Images from Google.com

7. ARE VITAMINS NECESSARY?  Vitamins are needed in small amounts  Cannot be produced by the body  Must be obtained from food  If we do not get essential vitamins, we could develop a deficiency disorder

8. THE PROBLEM: VITAMIN DEFICIENCY  Can lead to health problems  Each vitamin has unique functions to perform individually and together with other vitamins  Some deficiencies include… Fatigue Dry skin Poor eyesight High cholesterol levels High blood pressure Slow wound healing Increased cancer/heart disease risk Asthma Diabetes Infertility Sore gums

9. THE SOLUTION Eat Healthier! OR Take Vitamins! Image from Google.com

10. VITAMINS!  Vitamin supplements are like insurance  Vitamin A Liver, orange fruits and vegetables, dark leafy vegetables Important for eyesight and healthy skin  B Vitamins Avocados, bananas, beans, cereal, meats, oatmeal, poultry, seeds, cheese, eggs, fish, milk, and yogurt Important for a healthy metabolism, normal cell division, protein synthesis, and proper brain function  Vitamin C Broccoli, grapefruit, kiwi, oranges, peppers, potatoes, strawberries, and tomatoes Boosts alertness, concentration, and promotes healing

11. VITAMINS!  Folic Acid Spinach and greens, asparagus, citrus fruits, melons, strawberries, fortified grains, beans, chickpeas, black beans, eggs, and organ meats like liver Important for the develop of the central nervous system and prevents alterations in DNA that lead to cancer  Vitamin E Margarine, corn oil, cod-liver, hazelnuts, peanut butter, safflower oil, sunflower seeds, and wheat germ Slows down the aging of your body and aids in formation of red blood cells and strengthens cell membranes

12. VITAMINS!  Vitamin K Leafy vegetables, soybean oil, broccoli, alfalfa, cooked spinach, and fish oil Promotes strong bones and maintains normal blood clotting  Vitamin D Eating fish and being in the sun Helps activate calcium and phosphorous which are essential for bone strength

13. WORDS OF CAUTION  Not everyone should take the same vitamins  Some vitamins can be toxic!  It is very important to consult a doctor or nutritionist  Vitamins can make you nauseous! It’s important to take them with food or half in the morning and half at night

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