sierra vermillion, tim tompson, graysan braun. name of nutrient
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Sierra Vermillion, Tim Tompson, Graysan Braun
VITAMIN C
NAME OF NUTRIENT
• Oranges• Red and green hot chili peppers• Guava• Dark leafy greens• Kale• Strawberries• Kiwi• Broccoli• Cauliflower• ETC.
FOODS HIGH IN VITAMIN C
Having too little of Vitamin C can put
you at risk of Scurvy.
DEFICIENCY
Symptoms of scurvy include:-Malaise: feeling of discomfort
-Lethargy: fatigued-Shortness of breath
-Bone pain-Easy bruising
-Changes of skin-Loss of teeth
-Dry eyes-ETC.
Having too much of Vitamin C can put you at risk of:-Upset stomach-Diarrhea-Abdominal cramps -Headache-Heartburn-Vomiting
TOXICITY
Vitamin C toxicity is rare, but it can cause kidney stones.
If one has over 2,000 Mg of Vitamin C per day, he/she can be at risk of Vitamin C toxicity.
Fruits and Vegetables
VITAMIN C IS FOUND IN:
• Infant (0-6 months): 40 mg per day• Infant (7-12 months): 50 mg per day• Toddler (1-3 years): 15 mg per day• Children (4-8 years): 25 mg per day• Children (9-13 years): 45 mg per day• Male teens (14-18 years): 75 mg per day• Female teens (14-18 years): 65 mg per
day
AMOUNTS NEEDED:
• Vitamin C is also known as an ascorbic acid.
INTERESTING FACTS:
• Vitamin C is also needed in the body to make Collagen (which is necessary for the growth, health, and repair of bones, tendons, and cartilage).
• Vitamin C improves the absorption of iron from plant-based foods and helps the immune system work properly to protect the body from disease.
• Vitamin C plays an important role in brain function by participating in the synthesis of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter.
INTERESTING FACTS CONTINUED…
• Vitamin C plays and essential role in the synthesis of camitine, which helps convert fat to energy.
REVIEW QUIZ
Vitamin C is…A. Always toxic in high dosesB. Found in bread or cerealC. Stored in the bodyD. Not important
REVIEW QUESTION #1
CStored in the body
ANSWER
What food is NOT high in Vitamin C?
A. OrangesB. BroccoliC. GuavaD. Apples
REVIEW QUESTION #2
DApples
ANSWER
What can happen if you absorb too much Vitamin C?
A. Shortened breathB. Blurred visionC. VomitingD. Kidney stones
REVIEW QUESTION #3
DKidney stones
ANSWER