Question

Identify the main roles, deficiency diseases, symptoms, and food sources for each of the water and fat soluble vitamins.

Answer 1

I.water soluble vitamin

Vitamin B, C

II. Fat soluble vitamins

Vitamin A, D, E,K

Vitamin A:

Main role: it helps in proper vision

Deficiency: xerosis conjunctiva, xerosis cornea, keratomalacia.

Food sources:

Green leafy vegetable, green, yellow vegetables, some vegetables oils.

Vitamin D:

Main role: absorption of calcium and makes bone and teeth strong.

Deficiency: osteoporosis, osteomalacia.

Food sources:

Milk, milk product, cheese, nuts

Vitamin : E

Main role: anti oxidant, regulate fertility

Deficiency: immunity loss, weakness, infertility, skin I fections

Food sources:

Nuts, oils, green leafy vegetable

Vitamin K

Main role: Blood coagulation

Deficiency: bleeding disorder

Food source: green leafy vegetable, fruits, nuts etc

Vitamin Bcompkex

Main role: Brain and nerve function

Deficiency:

Pernicious anemia

Megaloblastic anemia

Beri Beri

Food source:

Broccoli, liver, fish, egg, fruits and vegetables

Vitamin C:

Main role: promote healing, iron absorption

Deficiency: Scurvy, unhealing wound

Food source:

Orange, lemon, papaya, mango, berries.