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Vitamin A
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Mind Map on Vitamin A, created by Michelle.Boyce on 08/05/2014.
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Vitamin A
Properties
Fat-Soluble(In Both)
Insoluble in water (In Both)
Heat stable (In Both)
Destroyed by oxygen when exposed to light and air (Pure Vitamin A only)
Powerful anti-oxidant (Pro-Vitamin A Only)
Yellow in colour (In Both)
Functions
Health eyes\Lining tissues\Skin\Hair (in Both)
Promotes Growth (In Both)
Prevents Coronary heart disease(Pro Vitamin A)
Deficiencies
Night Blindness
Xerophthalmai (Dry eye)
May Cause mucus membrane to dry out
Stunted growth in children
Dry skin
RARE (In Pro-Vitamin A)
Sources For Pure Vitamin A
Liver
Cod Liver Oil
Eggs
Fortified Milk
Cheese
Margarine
Sources For Pro-Vitamin A
Carrots
Red Peppers
Tomatoes
Spinach
Apricots
RDA Same in Both Pro And Pure Vitamin A
Children (400-500 ug\per day)
Adolescents (600-700 ug\per day)
Adults (600-700 ug\per day)
Pregnant women (700 ug\per day)
Lactating women (950 ug\per day)
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