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fat soluble vitamins

The properties, sources, functions, deficiencies and RDA

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Property of Retinol fat soluble, heat stable and destroyed by oxygen
Sources of Retinol offal, fish and milk
Functions of Retinol makes rhodopsin, healthy skin/mucous membranes and growth
Deficiency of Retinol night blindness, xerophthalmia and poor growth
RDA for Retinol Children: 400 - 500, Teens/Adults: 600 - 700, Pregnant women: 700 and lactating people: 950 (micrograms)
Property of Beta Carotene fat soluble, heat stable and unaffected by oxygen
Sources of Beta Carotene leafy green vegetables and orange/red fruits
Functions of Beta Carotene antioxidant
Deficiency of Beta Carotene risks of cancers
Property of Vitamin D fat soluble, heat stable and most stable of all
Sources of Vitamin D sunlight, oily fish, eggs, fortified milk and margarine
Functions of Vitamin D absorption of calcium/phosphorus and regulates calcium levels in the bones/blood
Deficiency of Vitamin D rickets, osteoporosis, osteomalacia and tooth decay
RDA for Vitamin D everyone needs 10 micrograms but teenagers need 15 micrograms
Property of Vitamin E fat soluble, heat stable and antioxidant
Sources of Vitamin E eggs, cereal and wheat grain
Functions of Vitamin E antioxidant, prevents eye disease in babies and protects red/white blood cells from damage
Deficiency of Vitamin E risk of cancers, eye disorders in babies and anemia
Property of Vitamin K fat soluble, heat stable and destroyed by light
Sources of Vitamin K offal, cereals, fish liver oils, leafy green veg and made in the gut
Functions of Vitamin K regulates calcium levels in the bones and normal blood clotting
Deficiency of Vitamin K increase risk of bone disease and blood may be slow to clot
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