unit 21 p2
Vitamins
Vitamins are divided into two groups: water soluble vitamins and fat soluble vitamins. Water soluble vitamins are vitamins B and C; these need regular replacement in the body. Whereas, fat soluble vitamins get stored in the liver and fat tissues and are used more slowly, these vitamins are A, D, E and K.
Water Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin B – Vitamin B is a group of water soluble vitamins that have an important function in cell metabolism. There are eight different types of vitamin B, which are all different from one another even though they may sound similar. If a supplement contains all eight vitamin B types then the supplement is classed as a vitamin B complex. Examples of the types of vitamin B include:
Vitamin B1 – Thiamin. It has many important functions including: working with the other B group vitamins to help break down and release energy from food. It also helps to keep nerves and muscle tissues healthy. Thiamin can be found in vegetables, peas, fresh/dried fruit, eggs, wholegrain bread, liver and some fortified breakfast cereals. Women need 1mg a day for men, whereas women need 0.8mg a day. In our diets we should be able to get all the thiamin that we need in our daily diet.
Vitamin C – Vitamin C helps to protect cells and keep them healthy, and helps with healing wounds. It helps with the maintenance of the connective tissue, which helps to give support and structure for other tissue and organs. Another function is it increases the absorption of iron from foods. It can be found in sources such as: Orange/orange juice, red/green peppers, strawberries, blackcurrants, broccoli, crisps, Brussels sprouts and potatoes. Adults need around 40mg a day of vitamin C. You should be able to get all the vitamin C you need for your daily diet. However, this vitamin can’t be stored so it’s needed every day. A lack of vitamin C can lead to scurvy whereas; too much vitamin C can lead to stomach pains, diarrhea and flatulence.
Fat Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin
Vitamins are divided into two groups: water soluble vitamins and fat soluble vitamins. Water soluble vitamins are vitamins B and C; these need regular replacement in the body. Whereas, fat soluble vitamins get stored in the liver and fat tissues and are used more slowly, these vitamins are A, D, E and K.
Water Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin B – Vitamin B is a group of water soluble vitamins that have an important function in cell metabolism. There are eight different types of vitamin B, which are all different from one another even though they may sound similar. If a supplement contains all eight vitamin B types then the supplement is classed as a vitamin B complex. Examples of the types of vitamin B include:
Vitamin B1 – Thiamin. It has many important functions including: working with the other B group vitamins to help break down and release energy from food. It also helps to keep nerves and muscle tissues healthy. Thiamin can be found in vegetables, peas, fresh/dried fruit, eggs, wholegrain bread, liver and some fortified breakfast cereals. Women need 1mg a day for men, whereas women need 0.8mg a day. In our diets we should be able to get all the thiamin that we need in our daily diet.
Vitamin C – Vitamin C helps to protect cells and keep them healthy, and helps with healing wounds. It helps with the maintenance of the connective tissue, which helps to give support and structure for other tissue and organs. Another function is it increases the absorption of iron from foods. It can be found in sources such as: Orange/orange juice, red/green peppers, strawberries, blackcurrants, broccoli, crisps, Brussels sprouts and potatoes. Adults need around 40mg a day of vitamin C. You should be able to get all the vitamin C you need for your daily diet. However, this vitamin can’t be stored so it’s needed every day. A lack of vitamin C can lead to scurvy whereas; too much vitamin C can lead to stomach pains, diarrhea and flatulence.
Fat Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin