1. October 25/26, 2010

2.  What are three things that students could have done differently to leave their kitchens cleaner when they left their labs last week?

3. Before: AgreeStatementAfter: Agree 1. Vitamin C helps our bodies use iron. 2. Vitamin D works with zinc to build strong bones and teeth. 3. Vitamin A prevents a disease known as scurvy. 4. Vitamin C can cure the common cold. 5. Vitamin A deficiencies are common in developing nations such as India, Niger, Sudan and South Africa. 6. Leafy green vegetables are good sources of folate. 7. Orange juice and milk are often fortified with Vitamin D. 8. Water-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver and do not need to be eaten daily. 9. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) is easily destroyed by light. 10. Deficiencies of Vitamins E and K are rare in the United States.

4.  A vitamin is a chemical substance that our bodies need (usually in small amounts) to help us grow and be healthy.  Our bodies do not make vitamins. The absence of vitamins can lead to deficiency diseases. Many people take vitamin supplements on a daily basis.

5. WHAT DO A THERMOSTAT, A GAS PEDAL, AND A VITAMIN HAVE IN COMMON?

6. When something is soluble, it can be dissolved in a liquid.

7. Fat Soluble VitaminsWater Soluble vitamins  Vitamin A  Vitamin D  Vitamin E  Vitamin K  B Vitamins ◦ (Seven Bs)  Vitamin C  Vitamin H

18. Fat Soluble Vitamins: Vitamin E

32.  Deficiencies and toxicities are extremely rare.  Functions: ◦ Wound healing ◦ Acne treatment ◦ No proof that it helps hair care

33. FoodServingPantothenic Acid (mg) Fish, cod (cooked) 3 ounces0.15 Tuna (light, canned in water) 3 ounces0.18 Chicken, cooked3 ounces0.98 Egg (cooked)1 large0.61 Milk1 cup (8 ounces)0.83 Yogurt8 ounces1.35 Broccoli (cooked) 1/2 cup (chopped) 0.48 Lentils (cooked)1/2 cup0.63 Split peas (cooked) 1/2 cup0.58 Avocado, California 1 whole 1.99 Sweet potato (cooked) 1 medium (1/2 cup) 0.88 Mushrooms (raw) 1/2 cup (chopped) 0.52 Lobster (cooked)3 ounces0.24 Bread, whole wheat 1 slice0.19

45.  Write two things you have learned about vitamins today on the back of the piece of paper that has the agree statements on it.  Answer this question: What is one thing you could do to increase your consumption of vitamins?