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major functions of vitamin A
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helps in night or low light vision, essential for eye health, and in maturation of cells to help in function (cell differentiation), role in antibody production
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major functions of vitamin D
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maintains blood calcium
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major functions of vitamin E
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anoti-oxidant of vessel walls and LDL to plaque
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major functions of vitamin K
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blood clotting (not an anti-oxidant)
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major functions of vitamin C
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collagen formation, anti-oxidant
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major functions of Thiamin
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coenzyme for energy metabolism
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major functions of Riboflavin
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coenzyme for energy metabolism
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major functions of Niacin
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coenzyme for energy metabolism
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major functions of Folate
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coenzyme needed in cell synthesis (along with B12)
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major functions of B12
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coenzyme needed in cell synthesis (along with Folate) and also maintains nerve cells by itself
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major functions of vitamin B6
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coenzyme in protein and fat metabolism
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Major food sources of vitamin A
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animals and precursors found in plants (dark orange and dark leafy greens)
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Major food sources of vitamin D
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fortified milk, fish, fortified, cereals, sunlight- limited
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Major food sources of vitamin E
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green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, salad dressing
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Major food sources of vitamin K
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green leafy vegetables, vegetable oils, some bacteria produces some
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Major food sources of vitamin C
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fruits, veggies
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Major food sources of Thiamin
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all nutritious foods in moderate amounts
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Major food sources of Riboflavin
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milk products
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Major food sources of Niacin
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almost any source of protein except corn
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Major food sources of Folate
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uncooked vegetables, fruits, synthetic folic acid in enriched grains is better absorbed
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Major food sources of vitamin B12
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animal products
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Major food sources of vitamin B6
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meats, fish, poultry, liver, legumes, fruits, potatoes, whole grains, soy products
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Deficiencies of vitamin A
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can't adjust to dim light, eye becomes dry, susceptible to infection, cornea clouds over
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Deficiencies of vitamin D
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rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults
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Deficiencies of vitamin C
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scurvy
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Deficiencies of thiamin
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Beriberi (edema, difficulty walking)
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Deficiencies of Niacin
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Pellagra
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Deficiencies of Folate
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spinal Bifida in unborn children (NTD: neural tube defects)- also one source of nutritional anemia
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Deficiencies of vitamin B12
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paralysis, another source of nutritional anemia
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toxicities of vitamin D
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Calcification of soft tissues
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toxicities of vitamin E
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thinning blood too much, leading to hemorrhaging
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toxicities of vitamin K
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interferes with blood-thinning medications, bone mineralization
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toxicities of vitamin C
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turns anti-oxidant into an oxidant, minimal impact on colds, diarrhea, urination
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toxicities of Folate
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masks B12 deficiency symptoms as far as nutritional anemia goes, although not nerve damage
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toxicities of vitamin B6
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nerve damage, can't walk (women thing)
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what is the meaning of HALT?
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Humidity, air, light, temperature
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Water soluble vitamins
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B vitamins, C
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fat soluble vitamins
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A,D,E,K
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