1. Scuola Media Don Salvatore Vitale Scuola Secondaria Statale di 1° Grado Anno scolastico 2015/2016 PROGETTO ERASMUS PLUS «The importance of vitamins» Dirigente Scolastico: Dott.ssa Eleonora VASTARELLA A cura di: Prof.ssa Maria LONGOBARDI e Prof.ssa Rosanna DE VITO CLASSE: 3 O The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsi­ble for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

3. What’s a vitamin? A vitamin is an organic compound and a vital nutrient that an organism requires in limited amounts.

4. The importance of vitamins Vitamins are essential nutrients your body needs in small amounts to work properly. Vitamins boost the immune system, support normal growth and development, help cells and organs to do their jobs.

5. Vitamin A Vitamin A is an antioxidant, is also known as retinol and has several important functions: a) It is essential to sight. b)It has got antioxidant properties. c)It repairs damaged tissues. d)It strengthens the immune system.

6. Where’s the vitamin A? In eggs, oily fish, milk and yoghurt… You can also contribute to your vitamin A intake by including good sources of beta-carotene in your diet, as this can be converted into vitamin A by the body. The main food sources of beta-carotene are: yellow, red and green vegetables, such as spinach, carrots, and red peppers yellow, red and orange fruits such as melon, watermelon, apricots…

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10. Vitamin E Vitamin E plays an important role in stopping free-radical production, preventing the development of chronic diseases and ageing. It is also a vital element in the overall maintenance of a healthy immune system. It helps in the treatment of skin inflammation end protects against sun damage. Muscle and neurological problems are also a consequence of human vitamin E deficiency.

11. The extra virgin olive oil contains vitamin E

12. Fruit like apples end blackberries are rich in Vitamin E

13. Vitamin C Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. The body also needs vitamin C to make collagen, a protein required to help wounds heal. In addition, vitamin C improves the absorption of iron from plant-based foods and helps the immune system work properly to protect the body from disease.

14. Free radicals are compounds formed when our bodies convert the food we eat into energy. People are also exposed to free radicals in the environment from cigarette smoke, air pollution, and ultraviolet light from the sun. Free radicals

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16. Vitamin K Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that is most well known for the important role it plays in blood clotting. However, vitamin K is also absolutely essential to building strong bones, preventing heart disease, and crucial part of other bodily processes. In fact, vitamin K is sometimes referred to as "the forgotten vitamin" because its major benefits are often overlooked.

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