Vitamins.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Saxelby, catherine.

Series:

The Handy Foodwatch Guide

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Vitamins.

Dietary supplements.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (101 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Vitamins

Place of Publication:

Sydney : Foodwatch Pty Limited, 2018.

Summary:

This book serves as a comprehensive guide on the 14 essential vitamins necessary for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It provides detailed information about the functions, benefits, and sources of these vitamins, along with the recommended daily intakes. The book addresses common questions and concerns regarding vitamin supplements, offering insights into when they are necessary and the potential risks of overdosing. It is designed as a practical resource for individuals seeking to enhance their health through informed dietary choices, including those with specific dietary needs such as vegans, pregnant women, and individuals with certain health conditions. Authored by nutritionist Catherine Saxelby, the book aims to dispel myths and provide evidence-based guidelines for vitamin consumption. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

About Vitamins: What, Why and Where

Epigraph

Dedication

Contents

Introduction - Hello from Catherine

Units and measures

Chapter 1: What are vitamins?

Grouping and classification

Fat-soluble or water-soluble

Why do I need them?

Where do I find them?

Chapter 2: Vitamins - food or pills?

Can I overdose on vitamins?

Vitamin A (retinol)

Pro-Vitamin A (beta-carotene)

Vitamin B3 (niacin)

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

Choline

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Vitamin K

Vitamin supplements for children

Good reasons to give a supplement:

Reasons to think twice:

Times you may need extra vitamins

Smokers (and passive smokers)

Heavy drinkers

People over 60 who are housebound

Vegans

Anyone on a restricted diet

Fussy eaters

Those on a restricted weight-loss diet

People with certain types of anaemia

Those with malabsorption problems

Before conception

During pregnancy

When breastfeeding

When recovering from illness or surgery

Lack of money

Chapter 3: The 14 vitamins outlined

What does it do?

How much do I need?

Where to find retinol

My Top 10 richest food sources

Easy ways to get your daily dose

Signs of deficiency

Interesting issues

Pro-vitamin A (beta-carotene)

Where to find beta-carotene

Vitamin D (cholecalciferol)

Where to find vitamin D

Vitamin E (tocopherol)

Where to find vitamin E

Signs of deficiency.

Interesting issues

Vitamin K (phylloquinone)

Where to find vitamin K

Vitamin B1 (thiamin)

Where to find thiamin

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Where to find riboflavin

Where to find niacin

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)

Where to find pantothenic acid

Interesting facts

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Where to find pyridoxine

Vitamin B7 (biotin)

Where to find biotin

Folate (folic acid)

Where to find folate

Vitamin B12 (cyano-cobalamin)

Where to find vitamin B12

Choline.

What does it do?

Where to find choline

Where to find vitamin C

References and websites

General

Relating to individual vitamins

Free extras

Acknowledgements

Connect and keep up

About the author Catherine Saxelby

Connect with Catherine online

Other books by Catherine Saxelby

For more information

Copyright notice

Disclaimer

About Catherine Saxelby

Copyright.

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ISBN:

9780987552143

0987552147

OCLC:

1255236169