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Patega, Jade K. BSN 1-A JUNE 21, 2020: Vitamins Water-soluble/Fat-soluble Function

This document lists vitamins and minerals, categorizing them as either water-soluble or fat-soluble. It provides a brief description of the function of vitamins A, D, B12, C, E, K and minerals calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, and potassium.

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Patega, Jade K. BSN 1-A JUNE 21, 2020: Vitamins Water-soluble/Fat-soluble Function

This document lists vitamins and minerals, categorizing them as either water-soluble or fat-soluble. It provides a brief description of the function of vitamins A, D, B12, C, E, K and minerals calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, and potassium.

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PATEGA, JADE K.

BSN 1-A
JUNE 21, 2020
Vitamins Water-soluble/Fat- Function
soluble
Vitamin fat-soluble Needed for vision, healthy
A skin and mucous
membranes, bone and tooth
growth, immune system
health
Vitamin D fat- soluble Needed for proper
absorption of calcium; stored
in bones
Vitamin B12 Water-soluble Part of an enzyme needed for
making new cells; important
to nerve function
Vitamin K fat- soluble Needed for proper blood
clotting
Vitamin C Water-soluble Antioxidant; part of an
enzyme needed for protein
metabolism; important for
immune system health; aids
in iron absorption
Vitamin E Fat-soluble Antioxidant; protects cell
walls. Helps
maintain/promote
healthy heart, cell growth,
healthy tissue
Minerals Water-soluble/Fat- Function
soluble
Calcium Water-soluble Aids in bone growth, blood
clotting, muscle growth,
teeth growth
Phosphorus Water-soluble Is part of every cell in the
body, it help the body make
energy
Magnesium Water-soluble Aids in muscle and nerve
function, create energy and
make proteins
Iron Water-soluble Found in red blood cell carry
oxygen to part of the body
Zinc Water-soluble Aids in normal growth, strong
immunity, wound healing
Potassium Water-soluble Helps in muscle and nervous
system function, help the
body maintain water balance
in the blood and body
tissues.

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