Sierra Vermillion, Tim Tompson, Graysan Braun

VITAMIN C

NAME OF NUTRIENT

• Oranges• Red and green hot chili peppers• Guava• Dark leafy greens• Kale• Strawberries• Kiwi• Broccoli• Cauliflower• ETC.

FOODS HIGH IN VITAMIN C

Having too little of Vitamin C can put

you at risk of Scurvy.

DEFICIENCY

Symptoms of scurvy include:-Malaise: feeling of discomfort

-Lethargy: fatigued-Shortness of breath

-Bone pain-Easy bruising

-Changes of skin-Loss of teeth

-Dry eyes-ETC.

Having too much of Vitamin C can put you at risk of:-Upset stomach-Diarrhea-Abdominal cramps -Headache-Heartburn-Vomiting

TOXICITY

Vitamin C toxicity is rare, but it can cause kidney stones.

If one has over 2,000 Mg of Vitamin C per day, he/she can be at risk of Vitamin C toxicity.

Fruits and Vegetables

VITAMIN C IS FOUND IN:

• Infant (0-6 months): 40 mg per day• Infant (7-12 months): 50 mg per day• Toddler (1-3 years): 15 mg per day• Children (4-8 years): 25 mg per day• Children (9-13 years): 45 mg per day• Male teens (14-18 years): 75 mg per day• Female teens (14-18 years): 65 mg per

day

AMOUNTS NEEDED:

• Vitamin C is also known as an ascorbic acid.

INTERESTING FACTS:

• Vitamin C is also needed in the body to make Collagen (which is necessary for the growth, health, and repair of bones, tendons, and cartilage).

• Vitamin C improves the absorption of iron from plant-based foods and helps the immune system work properly to protect the body from disease.

• Vitamin C plays an important role in brain function by participating in the synthesis of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter.

INTERESTING FACTS CONTINUED…

• Vitamin C plays and essential role in the synthesis of camitine, which helps convert fat to energy.

REVIEW QUIZ

Vitamin C is…A. Always toxic in high dosesB. Found in bread or cerealC. Stored in the bodyD. Not important

REVIEW QUESTION #1

CStored in the body

ANSWER

What food is NOT high in Vitamin C?

A. OrangesB. BroccoliC. GuavaD. Apples

REVIEW QUESTION #2

DApples

ANSWER

What can happen if you absorb too much Vitamin C?

A. Shortened breathB. Blurred visionC. VomitingD. Kidney stones

REVIEW QUESTION #3

DKidney stones

ANSWER