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The a B C's of Vitamin Supplements: Vitamin H
This is a simple introduction to the basics of vitamin H. Read about dosage guidelines for adults, sources, and cautions associated with vitamin H, also known as biotin.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B12 Cobalamin
An important vitamin to humans is vitamin B12. Find sources and benefits to the vitamin as well as potential trouble with deficiency or excess in the body.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B9 Folic Acid
Discover the difference between folate and folic acid and understand sources of the essential vitamin. Find the troubles which arise when people are deficient in vitamin B9.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin A
Benefits and sources of vitamin A are presented in this entry. Find out what happens with too much or too little of the vitamin.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B1 Thiamine
Critical to metabolism, thiamine provides benefits to the human body. Find sources of vitamin B1 and identify symptoms of consuming too much or too little of it.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B3 Niacin
Recognize the health benefits of taking vitamin B3 through the sources offered. Discover the symptoms of having too much or too little niacin.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B7 Biotin
Discover the health benefits and sources of biotin. Recognize symptoms of deficiency or excess of the B vitamin.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin E
Discover the health benefits of this important vitamin. Find sources as well as the symptoms of not having the right amount of vitamin E in the body.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin K
Recognize the health benefits and sources of Vitamin K. Discover the symptoms of those deficient or in excess of this important vitamin.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Biotin (Vitamin H)
This site from Flordia State University contains very brief but factual information on biotin (vitamin H). A paragraph long summary and a picture are both included.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B2 Riboflavin
Identify the health benefits and sources for maintaining a good level of vitamin B2 in the human diet.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid
Discover the health benefits and sources of vitamin B5. What happens with a deficiency or excess of the pantothenic acid in the body?
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Vitamin K
Organized into several very brief sections, this article on vitamin K includes information on vitamin K deficiency and the RDA (recommended dietary allowances) of this vitamin. Click on the thumbnail images in the "Illustrations,"...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Vitamin A
This encyclopedia article is organized into the following sections: Illustrations, Alternative Names, Definition, Function, Food Sources, Side Effects, and Recommendations. Click the thumbnails in Illustrations to pull up two charts, one...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Vitamin B6
Organized into several sections, this article provides general information on vitamin B6, its sources, and its function. Click on the thumbnail images in the "Illustrations," section to see two illustrated charts on the benefits and food...
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Read Works: Vitamin G for Your Mind
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the positive effects of "green time," or spending time outside. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Science Daily: Link Between Excess "Free Radicals", High Blood Pressure
This article provides information about medical researchers discovering that high blood pressure may be partly regulated by antioxidants including vitamin C and E.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Staying Healthy
Find yummy recipes for food to make yourself! There are also articles about the reasons for vitamins and minerals, how to eat when you're playing sports, and a number of other important topics.
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Read Works: Small Wonders
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the importance of vitamins and minerals and the idea of adding them to various foods. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Vitamin Information Center Vitamin B 2
This site provides very brief information on vitamin B2 which is also known as riboflavin.
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Vitamin D Source
This website on vitamin D is organized into the following sections: "Illustrations," "Definitions," "Function," "Food Sources," "Side Effects," and "Recommendations." Click on the thumbnail images in the "Illustrations" section to see...
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health: Folate
A dietary supplement fact sheet about folate, which is also known as folic acid or vitamin B9. Learn about how this vitamin functions in the human body and how the body reacts when there is a vitamin deficiency or overdose. Providing...
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British Nutrition Foundation: Food a Fact of Life (11 16 Years): Micronutrients
This lengthy PowerPoint slideshow examines micronutrients which are nutrients needed in small amounts. It looks at water- and fat-soluble vitamins and at minerals, their sources, their functions, and the impact of deficiencies of these...
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Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology: Functions of the Integumentary System
Learn here all about how the integumentary system functions: such as protecting the body from invasion by microorganisms, chemicals, and other environmental factors; preventing dehydration; acting as a sensory organ; modulating body...
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