VITAMINS

FACTS ON VITAMINS

• Vitamins are organic compounds that are essential for life.
• They help build metabolism, tissue building, and regulating body processes

MORE FACTS

• They allow the body to use carbs, fats, and proteins as energy.
• You only need a small amount a day of vitamins.

ANTIOXIDANTS

• Vitamins are antioxidants and they protect the body from harmful chemicals.
• They are found in mainly fruits and vegetables.
• The main vitamins in tHem are vitamins A,C, and E

WATER-SOLUBLE

• Vitamins are normally classified as water-soluble and dissolve in water
• Some are classified as fat-soluble and only dissolve in fat and are stored in the body.

FAT SOLUBLE VITAMINS

• Some fat soluble vitamins are vitamin a, D, E, and K
• They help with growth and development, normal clotting of blood, and protect cell structure.

WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMINS

• Water soluble vitamins include vitamin B1,B2, niacin, b6, b12, c, and folic acid