health science chap 11

Vegetable oils, butter, margarine

Peanuts

Egg yolks

Dark green leafy vegetables

Soybeans and wheat germ / Necessary for protection of cell structure, especially red blood cells and epithelial cells

Antioxidant to inhibit breakdown of vitamin A and some unsaturated fatty acids

• vitamin K

• tocopherol

• calciferol

• retinol

Liver, fatty fish

Butter, margarine

Whole milk, cream, cheese

Egg yolks

Leafy green and yellow vegetables / Growth and development

Health of eyes

Structure and function of the cells of the skin and mucous membranes

Antioxidant to protect cells from free radicals

• retinol

• claciferol

• tocopherol

• vitamin K

Milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs

Enriched breads and cereals

Dark green leafy vegetables

Liver, kidney, heart, fish / Carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism

Health of mouth tissue

Healthy eyes

• pantothenic acid

• thiamine

• niacin

• riboflvin

Spinach, kale, cabbage, broccoli

Liver

Soybean oil

Cereals / Normal clotting of blood

Formation of prothrombin

• tocopherol

• vitamin K

• calciferol

• retinol

Sunshine (stimulates production in skin)

Fatty fish, liver

Egg yolks

Butter, cream, fortified milk / Growth

Regulates calcium and phosphorous absorption and metabolism

Builds and maintains bones and teeth

• tocopherol

• vitamin K

• retinol

• calciferol

Enriched breads and cereals

Liver, heart, kidney, lean pork

Potatoes, legumes / Carbohydrate metabolism

Promotes normal appetite and digestion

Normal function of nervous system

• patothenic

• riboflavin

• thiamine

• niacin

Organ meats and poultry

Broccoli and kale

Avocados

Whole grain cereals / Metabolism of energy

Production of hormones and cholesterol

• cobalamin (b12)

• biotin

• pantothenic acid

• niacin

Citrus fruits, pineapple

Melons, berries, tomatoes

Cabbage, broccoli, green peppers / Healthy gums

Aids in wound healing

Aids in absorption of iron

Formation of collagen

• biotin

• retinol

• Folic acid (Folacin Folate)

• ascorbic acid (c)

Meats (especially organ meats)

Poultry and fish

Enriched breads and cereals

Peanuts and legumes / Carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism

Healthy skin, nerves, and digestive tract

• niacin

• biotin

• patothenic acid

• pyridoxine

Liver, kidney, pork

Poultry and fish

Enriched breads and cereals / Protein synthesis and metabolism

Production of antibodies

• pantothenic acid

• cobalamin (b12)

• pyridoxine

• biotin