Vitamin D HW205 Kaplan University Vitamin D is actually not classified as a vitamin. It is considered a prohormone and its active form functions as a hormone. In the earlier years Vitamin D was always associated directly with milk. As the progression of research has shown‚ Vitamin D is prominent in many foods. The most vitamin D rich foods are milk‚ margarine‚ fortified cereals‚ fortified orange juice‚ canned tuna and other fish such as mackerel and salmon‚ and some whole
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Katrina M November 7‚ 2013 Osteomalacia Osteomalacia is a disease of the bones‚ caused by a Vitamin D deficiency. Because patients with this disease have bones that are soft‚ they are more likely to bow and fracture than stronger‚ healthier bones. This disease can occur in children‚ in which case it is called Rickets. Because Osteomalacia is caused by the lack of Vitamin D‚ easily accessible in our diets‚ it can be turned around and cured. Osteomalacia affects people of all ages‚ and
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Roll No. 521117331 Name Chander Shekher ASSIGNMENTS M.Com – 3rd Semester Subject Name: Management Accounting Subject code: MCC 304 Q1 What are the limitations of management accounting Answer Limitations of Management Accounting Management accounting‚ being comparatively a new discipline‚ suffers from certain limitations‚ which limit its effectiveness. These limitations are as follows: (i) Limitations of basic records: Management accounting derives its information from financial accounting
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of two students required: * vitamin C indicator solution * three 50 mL beakers or medicine cups * one 10 mL graduated cylinder * three disposable pipettes * one stirring rod * Sources of Vitamin C: freshly squeezed OJ‚ bottled OJ‚ frozen OJ‚ canned OJ * Optional: container for waste solutions and source of clean rinse water There are two different preparations (starch-iodine or indophenol) that may be used for the vitamin C indicator solution. Neither is more
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Chapter I “Malunggay Veggie as Natural Vitamin Capsule” a. Background of the Study This study determines the effectiveness of malunggay as natural vitamin and to determine if the malunggay can be a good and safe vitamin. To determine whether a vitamins or natural vitamins made from malunggay veggie is comperable to the commercial or chemical products in terms of : 1.1) its taste 1.2) its price 1.3) its effectiveness
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Vitamin Types Sources Functions Effects of Deficiency RDA Properties C(ascorbic acid) - Blackcurrants Rosehip Strawberries Oranges Lemons Cabbage Tomatoes Potatoes Apples Pears Acts as an antioxidant ‚ prevents heart disease and cancer. Formation of collegen which unites cells as blood vessels‚ helps develop bones and teeth‚ helps white blood cells in fighting infections‚ prevents scurvy‚ necessary for the assimilation of non haem iron in the intestine. Scurvy rare in
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Chapter 8 Water/Minerals Sunday‚ March 24‚ 2013 6:05 PM Minerals- naturally occurring‚ inorganic‚ homogeneous substances; chemical elements. Major minerals- essential mineral nutrients required in the adult diet in amounts greater than 100 milligrams per day. Also called macrominerals. Trace minerals- essential mineral nutrients required in the adult diet in amounts less than 100 milligrams per day. Also called microminerals. Water-The brain is composed of approximately 80% water
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et.al.‚ 2006) What is vitamin C ? Vitamin C or L-ascorbic acid or L-ascorbate is an essential nutrient for humans and certain other animal species. (Sebastian J. et.al.‚ 2003) Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development. It aids in collagen production and reduces fine lines & wrinkles. Collagen loss and disorganisation is part of the process of ageing‚ leading to skin sagging and wrinkle formation. On the other hands‚ vitamin C may include protection
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com/archive.php Research article VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IN THE WELL FED CLASS OF PAKISTAN: THE POSSIBLE CAUSES AND TRENDS Yusra H. Siddiqui *‚ Rashid Minhas‚ Adnan Yaqoob‚ Samina Shakeel Department of Biochemistry‚ Quaid-e-Azam University‚ Islamabad‚ Pakistan This population-based survey was conducted to determine frequency of vitamin D deficiency in the twin cities of Pakistan. 1000 patients were evaluated for tests of circulating 25-hydroxy-vitamin D (25-OHD) levels using electrochemiluminescence
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Minerals are important for maintaining homeostasis which essentially is a big part of what keeps us alive. Minerals are inorganic compounds（lack of carbon atom)‚ which are quite different from other nutrients. The reason is that carbohydrates‚ proteins‚ lipids‚ and vitamins are all organic compounds(contains carbon) . The structure of minerals is very simple‚ usually nothing more than a molecule‚ or molecules. Most of the minerals in a diet come from eating plants and animals or from drinking water
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