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GENETICS N Vitamins
GENETICS N Vitamins
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VITAMINS
Vitamins
• Understing of Vitamin
Vitamin is a group of small molecular weight organic
compounds that have a vital function in the metabolism
of every organism, which cannot be produced by the
body.
2.Vitamin B1
important function for the nervous system and heart function, prevent beriberi
Diseases due to deficiencies namely decreased body power, Beriberi, lack of
appetite, dry skin, scaly skin, hard bowel movements.
Food sources of Vitamin B1 are wheat, green beans, soybeans, meat, milk, bread,
flour, fish, lean meat, chicken and so on
3.Vitamin B2
important function for the skin, the growth of body tissues, prevent eye sensitivity
to light
Diseases due to deficiencies are Ariboflavinosis, Decreased endurance, dry skin,
scaly skin, dry mouth, chapped lips.
Food sources of Vitamin B2 are milk, bananas, green beans, asparagus, leafy green
vegetables, lean meat.
4.Vitamin B3
Functioning Help food to become energy, help the nervous system, prevent pellagra
disease, prevent decreased appetite.
Diseases due to deficiencies, namely Pellagra Disease (Disease due to lack of food),
insomnia, nausea, body weakness, easy muscle cramps and spasms.
Food sources of vitamin B3 are eggs, bread, chicken, beef, fish (tuna and salmon),
vegetables, leafy, asparagus, liver, yeast, milk, avocado, broccoli.
5.Vitamin B5
Functioning Helps breakdown food nutrients (especially in fats),
maintain communication of the nervous system and brain, produce compounds of
fatty acids, sterols, neurotransmitters, and body hormones.
Diseases due to deficiencies, namely Paresthesia, Muscle cramps, difficulty sleeping,
dry and scaly skin.
Food sources of Vitamin B5 are broccoli, avocado, meat, vegetables.
the impact of societys lack of vitamins
The impact of vitamin deficiencies for the
community especially children is very serious, especially
macro nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats,
as well as micronutrients namely vitamins and minerals.
. The following 4 signs of the body lacking vitamins:
1. Dark Skin. If the skin color of the body, especially the
face becomes darker and duller, you may lack vitamin B12
to vitamin C.
2. Dry Hair.
3. Gum inflammation.
4. Easily tired and dizzy.
Genetics
1. General principles
6. Tests to identify