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1. Explain how vitamins are classified. Vitamins are classified based on the water solubility and fat solubility. Fat-soluble vitamins are – vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K Water soluble vitamins are – vitamin B group (B1, B2, B6 and B12) and vitamin C group 2. Why are vitamins an important part of daily nutrient intake? Vitamins are considered as micronutrients because body needs only minute number of vitamins for our daily intake. Even though vitamins need tiny amounts, deficiencies of the vitamins lead to diseases such as scurvy, blindness and rickets. 3. Vitami n Solubilit Function y Symptoms Toxicity Recommende Nutrient (Water of Deficiency (if any) d Daily Intake Rich or Fat Sources Soluble?) A Help to Fat soluble Hardening of maintain the cornea in healthy teeth, eye, night bones and blindness soft tissues Rash, abnormal pain and vomiting 900 micrograms- ...
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