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4 Cards in this Set
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Vitamin A (Retinol); Best Sources:
-Liver, fatty fish -Butter, margarine -Whole milk, cream, cheese -Egg yolk -Leafy green and yellow vegetables
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Functions:
-Growth and development -Health of eyes -Structure and functioning of the cells of the skin and mucous membranes -Antioxidant to protect cells from free radicals |
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Vitamin D (Calciferol); Best Sources:
-Sunshine (stimulates production in skin) -Fatty fish, liver -Egg yolk -Butter, cream, fortified milk |
Functions:
-Growth -Regulates calcium and phosphorous absorption and metabolism -Builds and maintains bones and teeth |
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Vitamin E (Tocopherol); Best Sources:
-Vegetable oils, butter, margarine -Peanuts -Egg yolk -Dark green leafy vegetables -Soybeans and wheat germ |
Functions:
-Necessary for protection of cell structure, especially red blood cells and epithelial cells -Antioxidant to inhibit breakdown of vitamin A and some unsaturated fatty acids |
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Vitamin K; Best Sources;
-Spinach, kale cabbage broccoli -Liver -Soybean oil -Cereals |
Functions:
-Normal clotting of blood-Formation of prothrombin |
