Vitamins & Minerals (Speedy Study Guides). Speedy Publishing

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      VITAMINS & MINERALS

      Water-Soluble

      Vitamin B1-Thiamin

      Vitamin B2-Riboflavin

      Vitamin B3-Niacin

      Vitamin B5-

      Pantothenicacid

      Necessary to help the body maximizes the use of carbohydrate, its major source of energy. Essential for the proper functioning of heart, nervous system and muscle coordination.

      Wheat germ, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, nuts, oatmeal, lean meat (especially pork), offal, whole grain products.

      Aids in carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. Promotes growth, needed for healthy eyes, hair, skin and nails.

      Milk, liver, eggs, almonds, fortified breakfast cereals.

      Required for fat, carbohydrate and protein metabolism. Aids in brain function, keeps nervous system healthy.

      Rice bran, wheat bran, liver, peanut butter, nuts, chicken, beef, tuna, barley, rice.

      Essential for metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and protein and to make fatty acids and cholesterol.

      Wholegrains,legumes,brewer’syeast, egg yolk

      Vitamin B6-Pyridoxine

      Vitamin B12-Cobalamin