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VITAMINSThe Skinny
MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS• Vitamins *uh* what are they good
for?
• How much do you need?
• What happens when you don’t get enough?
• Where can you find them naturally?
• When should you incorporate a supplement?
VITAMIN A• Vision
• Immune function
• Reproduction
• Cell communication• Heart• Lungs• Kidneys
GOTTA GET THAT
(VITAMIN) A
HOW MUCH DO
YOU NEED?
VITAMIN A
What happens if I DON’T get enough?Xerophthalmia –
Early stages: difficulty seeing in low light
Later stages: blindness
How about if I DO?• Lowers the risk of some cancers
(like lung and prostate)
• Slows the rate of age-related macular degeneration
• Reduces the severity of measles in children
“DON’T GET EXCITED”
Life Stage Upper Safe Limit
Birth to 12 months 2,000 IU
Children 1–3 years 2,000 IU
Children 4–8 years 3,000 IU
Children 9–13 years 5,667 IU
Teens 14–18 years 9,333 IU
Adults 19 years and older
10,000 IU
Vitamin A Toxicity:• Dizziness• Nausea• Headaches• Birth Defects• Coma• Death
ON THE “A” LIST…
VITAMIN D• Strong bones
• Properly functioning muscles
• Nervous system
• Immune system
“D” NEED FOR VITAMIN D
SOURCES OF VITAMIN D
• Sun exposure• Fish• Egg• Milk• Butter• Dairy Products
VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY
• Rickets
• Osteoporosis
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Allergies
• Dental cavities
• Depression
“D” NEED FOR VITAMIN D
VITAMIN D TOXICITY
Hypercalcemia:
• poor appetite
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Frequent urination
• Kidney problem
ALWAYS talk to your doctor before taking any supplements.
• Anti-oxidant
• Immune system
• Circulatory system
•Almonds•Asparagus•Avocados•Brazil Nuts•Broccoli•Cod liver oil•Corn oil•Cottonseed oil•Egg Yolks•Green leafy vegetables, like lettuce, spinach, turnip, beet, collard, and dandelion greens•Hazelnuts
•Mangoes•Margarine•Mayonnaise•Olives•Papayas•Peanut oil•Pine nuts•Popcorn•Pumpkin•Safflower oils•Soya bean oil•Sunflower oil•Sweet Potato•Tomato products•Walnuts•Wheat germ oil
HOW MUCH VITAMIN E DO I NEED?
Age Males Females Pregnancy Lactation
0–6 months* 4 mg(6 IU)
4 mg(6 IU)
7–12 months* 5 mg(7.5 IU)
5 mg(7.5 IU)
1–3 years 6 mg(9 IU)
6 mg(9 IU)
4–8 years 7 mg(10.4 IU)
7 mg(10.4 IU)
9–13 years 11 mg(16.4 IU)
11 mg(16.4 IU)
14+ years 15 mg(22.4 IU)
15 mg(22.4 IU)
15 mg(22.4 IU)
19 mg(28.4 IU)
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU GET TOO MUCH VITAMIN E?
• Heart Attack
• Stroke
• Birth defects
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T GET ENOUGH?Symptoms in children
• Chronic liver disease
• Lack of coordination
• Muscle weakness
• Speech disorder
• Slow growth
Adult Symptoms
• Anemia
• Neurological deficits
• Infertility
• Age spots
• Cataracts
General Symptoms
• Gastrointestinal disease
• Hair loss
• Muscle weakness
• Leg cramps
• Slow tissue healing
FOR MORE INFORMATION
• MedicineNet.com
• Office of Dietary Supplements
• WebMD
• MedicalNewsToday.net
RESOURCES
• Gedney, L. (2013). What Does Vitamin A Do? Retrieved from http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/vitamin-do-5262.html
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• Medicinenet.com. (2013) Vitamin D Deficiency. Retrieved from http://www.medicinenet.com/vitamin_d_deficiency/article.htm
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• Office of Dietary Supplements. (2013). Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin A. Retrieved from http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-QuickFacts/
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• WebMD. (2013). http://www.webmd.com/diet/vitamin-d-directory
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• MedicalNewsToday.net. (2013). What is Vitamin E? What Does Vitamin E Do? Retrieved from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/219486.php
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• Simms, P. (2011). Causes and Symptoms of Vitamin E Overdose and Toxicity. Retrieved from http://voices.yahoo.com/causes-symptoms-vitamin-e-overdose-toxicity-7618768.html
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• Zeratsky, K. (2013). Nutrition and Healthy Eating: Vitamin D Toxicity. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-d-toxicity/AN02008