What is the function of Vitamin A and where can it be found?
Healthy vision, skin, bones, teeth, and reproduction; good sources include Liver, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Carrots, Sweet Potato, Pumpkin, Spinach.
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What is the function of Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) and its food sources?
Helps convert food into energy and is critical for nerve function; good sources include Pork, Soy, Watermelon, Tomato, Spinach.
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What does Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) do and what are its sources?
Helps convert food into energy and supports healthy skin, hair, blood, and brain; good sources include Dairy, Meat, Green Leafy Veggies, Enriched Wheat, Oysters.
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Describe the function of Vitamin B3 (Niacin) and list its sources.
Helps convert food into energy and is essential for a healthy nervous system; good sources include Beef, Chicken, Shrimp, Avocado, Peanuts, Tomato, Spinach.
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What is the role of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and where can it be sourced?
Helps make red blood cells and improves sleep, appetite, and mood; good sources include Chicken, Tofu, Banana, Watermelon, Fish, Legumes.
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What function does Vitamin B7 (Biotin) serve and what are its sources?
Helps convert food into energy and break down glucose; good sources include Whole Grains, Eggs, Almonds, Soybeans, Fish.
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What is the function of Vitamin B9 (Folate) and where can it be found?
Vital for new cell creation and DNA synthesis; good sources include Legumes, Spinach, Leafy Greens, Chickpeas, Tomato, Asparagus.
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What is the function and food sources of Vitamin B12?
Breaks down fatty acids & amino acids, helps make red blood cells; good sources include Dairy, Beef, Pork, Poultry, Fish, Eggs.
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How does Vitamin C contribute to health and what are its sources?
Acts as an antioxidant, helps make new cells, and improves the immune system; good sources include Fruit & Fruit Juices, Pepper, Broccoli, Tomato, Spinach.
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What is the function of Vitamin D and where can it be sourced?
Strengthens and helps form bones & teeth via calcium & phosphorus; good sources include Egg Yolk, Fatty Fish, Liver, Sunlight.
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Describe the role of Vitamin E and its good sources.
Acts as an antioxidant, helps stabilize cell membranes; good sources include Nuts, Avocado, Tofu, Whole Grains, Seeds.
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What is the function of Vitamin K and its sources?
Essential for blood clotting and helping to regulate blood calcium; good sources include Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Liver, Leafy Greens.