PPT-Nutrition and Health Micronutrients - Vitamins

Topics Vitamins Watersoluble vitamins vitamin B vitamin C Fatsoluble vitamins vitamin A vitamin D vitamin E vitamin K 2 Vitamins 3 Vitamins Vitamins are micronutrients. Shining a Spotlight on the . Power of Vitamins. About the Campaign. The . Vitamins in Motion . campaign is an initiative to . raise awareness. and . advocate . for increased access, through . innovative solutions. Resources. Lecture: 2009, Dr. Sylvia Kehoe, UW—River Falls. Textbook: The Veterinary Technician’s Pocket Partner, Marisa Bauer. Resources. Walter J. Taylor. Agricultural Educator and Co-FFA Advisor. Vitamin A. A. Fat soluble. , carotene converts to vitamin A for . vision, growth, nerves. Liver, yellow fruits and vegetables, oranges, pears, broccoli. Night blindness, poor eye sight, poor skin and hair. Kurt Steinke, Ph.D.. Soil Fertility & Nutrient Mgmt. . Dept. of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences. Michigan State University. General Comments on Micronutrients. Micronutrients . defined as:. Nutrients . Junior Health . The Importance of GOOD nutrition. Good nutrition enhances your quality of life and helps you prevent disease. It provides you with the calories and nutrients your body needs for maximum energy and wellness.. organic. compounds. Required in . small amounts. Functions. :. Regulate Metabolism. Help convert the . 3. . Organic Energy Yielding Nutrients. into ATP. Promote Growth and Reproduction. Deficiencies can result in serious illnesses.. Protein. Caffeine. Creatine. Products. VITAMINS AND MINERALS. Vitamins . and minerals are organic compounds found in high concentrations in fruit and vegetables. Though they are all needed for proper bodily function, there are a few that are important for performance.. . Some of the body’s most essential nutrients are every bit as important as . Carbs. , Fats, & Proteins. These important nutrients are Vitamins, Minerals, and Water. In this lesson you will learn about the unique function of each one and the best food source of each nutrient. 1. What is the main function of vitamins and minerals?. . . To regulate body functions. 2. What foods are many of the vitamins and minerals we . need found in?. . . Fruits and Vegetables. Intro to . 1. Vitamins. Organic compounds. . Required in small quantities. . Needed for a variety of biochemical functions.. They do not enter in tissue structure.. Cannot be synthesized by the body, . must be supplied by the diet.. Page . 1. C . STAY-C. ®. 50. B. 3. . Niacinamide. PC. A . Retinol. E . Vitamin E. B. 7. . Biotin. B. 5. . Panthenol. B. 9. . Folic Acid. B. 6. . Pyridoxine Hydrochloride. DSM is proud to have been part of this remarkable journey . Vitamins is the term used for a group of potent organic compounds which occur in minute quantities in food and which are essential for some specific body functions such as regulation, maintenance, growth and protection.. BY. RAHAMON. , Sheu K.. (139735) . . . M.Sc. Seminar Presentation 2008. 1. MICRONUTRIENTS AND HEALTH OF THE POPULATION by Rahamon SK. is licensed under a . Creative Commons Attribution-. We need vitamins in our diets, because our bodies can’t synthesize them quickly enough to meet our daily needs.. Vitamins have three characteristics:. 1- They’re natural components of foods; usually present in very small amounts.