VITAMINSsubstances that are essential for the normal functioning of the body

SOURCE

Liver

VITAMIN

DEFICIENCYcan lead to

dry hair and

an itchy

scalp and skin disease

FUNCTIONS

important for

the health of your

hair skin throat stomach

SOURCE

Liver

VITAMINDEFICIENCY

can lead to mouth and gum disorders and nervous symptoms (tiredness, numbness, dizziness and muscular weakness).

FUNCTIONSconverts blood sugar to energyhelps your heart work efficientlyimportant for

your brain and digestion

SOURCE VITAMIN

DEFICIENCY can lead to

brittle bones the enamel

covering of your teeth can be weakened

wounds may also take longer to heal

FUNCTIONShelps prevent colds promotes healthybone growth good for your teeth and gums

SOURCE FUNCTIONSessential to bone formation and growthreduces risk of bone malformationsimportant for healthy eyes and eyesight

VITAMIN

DEFICIENCY in children can

lead to a lack of energy , and a desire for sweets, because the body is not using sugar efficiently.

SOURCE FUNCTIONSessential for muscular health, including your heart helps your nervous system

VITAMIN

DEFICIENCY can lead to high

blood pressure and heart disease

TEST YOURSELF - how well do you know

vitamins?

1. Which vitamin can you get from drinking orange juice?2. Dairy produce provides you with two vitamins. Which are they?3. Sitting for half an hour in a park on a sunny day will provide you with

a natural source of which vitamin?4. Which meat products are rich in vitamins?5. Give three examples of leafy vegetables.6. Which vitamins do the following people need? someone worrying about a cut finger that won't stop bleeding someone scratching their head a child lying on a sofa and compulsively eating lots of sweets someone with no feeling in their toes someone who is short of breath and whose face looks redder than

normal