Vitamins

Understanding Vitamins
• Vitamins are organic compounds produced by living things that the body needs in small amounts for proper function.
• They help the body use energy, not provide it.
• Most vitamins cannot be made on your own, so they are obtained from food.

Vitamins and Their Function
• Vitamins are necessary for normal metabolism, growth, and development.
• They are produced by plants and must be in solution for their function to function.

Distinctions Between Water Soluble and Fat Soluble Vitamins
• Water-soluble vitamins include B vitamins and vitamin C, which are absorbed by the body with water.
• Fat-soluble vitamins include A, D, E, and K, which are absorbed only if dissolved in fat.

Vitamin Deficiency and Diseases
• Vitamin deficiencies can lead to deficiency diseases, such as night blindness, nervous disease, scurvy, dry bones, and neurological problems.