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CHAPTER 2
2.2 Nutrient: protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin and mineral
1. Water Soluble Vitamins

Water soluble vitamins dissolve in water.
Water soluble vitamins are not stored by the body to
any extent. Foods rich in these vitamins must be
eaten more often than foods with fat soluble vitamins.
Fruits and vegetable are good source of water soluble
vitamins.

Water soluble vitamins are; Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid),
Thiamin (B1). Riboflavin (B2), Niacin, Vitamin B6,
Folacin (Folic acid) Vitamin B12, Panthotenic Acid,
Biotin.

Citrus fruits, green peppers, strawberries,
broccoli and sweet and white potatoes are
all excellent sources of vitamin C

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is found in fortified
breads and cereals, fish, lean meats and
milk

Food sources of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
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include beans, legumes, nuts, eggs, meats,
fish and cereals

Natural sources of vitamin B12 are eggs, meat,
poultry, shellfish, milk and dairy products.
B12 is also added to fortified grain products,
such as cereals.

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