1. Vitamin A: Fat soluble,*Function* Night and color vision; maintain healthy skin
and mucous membranes. *Food Sources* Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin,
mango, fish liver oil, liver, butter, cream, egg yolks, yellow fruit, green leafy
vegetables (orange stuff...)
2. Vitamin D"sunshine vitamin": Fat soluble,*Function* enhances absorption of
calcium. *food sources* fish liver oil, fish, fortified milk, sunlight exposure (10
min daily)
3. Vitamin E: Fat soluble, *Function* Antioxidant, protection of red blood cells,
skin..*food sources* vegetable oils, nuts, milk, eggs, muscle meats, fish, wheat
and rice germ green leafy vegetables.
4. Vitamin K: Fat soluble, ANECDOTE FOR COUMADIN *Functions* blood
clotting
*Food sources* Green leafy vegetables, liver
5. Thiamin (B1): Water soluble *function* cellular metabolism *food sources*
whole grain, enriched cereals, beef, pork, liver, peas, beans, nuts
6. Riboflavin (B2): Water soluble *function* cellular metabolism , antioxidant
*Food sources* milk, cheese, eggs, green vegetables, whole grain, bread, organ
meats, poultry, fish
7. Niacin (B3): Water soluble *function* cellular metabolism for energy production.
*food sources* enriched breads and cereals, chicken, tuna, liver, peanuts, dairy
products, fish
8. Pyridoxine (B6): Water soluble *function* protein metabolism, red blood cell
production *food sources* meats, poultry, fish, beans, nuts, seeds, dairy
products, enriched cereals, corn
9. Folacin (folate) (folic acid): *function* Neurotransmitter synthesis
Dna synthesis (spinabifida,-neuro defects in babies) *food sources*green leafy
vegetables, asparagus, liver, yeast, eggs, beans, fruits, enriched cereals
10. Cyanocobalamin (B12): water soluble *function* metabolic reaction (energy)
*food sources* dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, liver, milk, cheese, eggs
11. Vitamin C: Water soluble *function* wound healing, immune function *food
sources*citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, green vegetables, cauliflower, broccoli
12. Calcium (Ca): *function* bone and teeth formation , nerve and muscle
contraction, heart action *food sources* dairy products, sardines, green leafy
vegetables, broccoli, whole grains, egg yolks, legumes, nuts
13. Magnesium (Mg): *function* nerve and muscle function, cardiac function. *food
sources* whole grains, nuts, legumes, green leafy vegetables, lima beans,
broccoli, squash, potatoes
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