It

does not differentiate between fat mass and lean mass

It

requires specialised equipment

It

cannot be used in large populations

It

is too expensive for clinical use

Night

blindness and dry skin

Hair

loss and brittle nails

Muscle

weakness and bone pain

Kidney

stones, digestive upset, and diarrhea

Impaired

blood clotting and increased bleeding risk

Night

blindness and dry skin

Muscle

weakness and bone pain

Scurvy

and bleeding gums

There

are no significant differences between the two types

Fat-soluble

vitamins provide energy; water-soluble vitamins do not

Fat-soluble

vitamins are absorbed with dietary fats and stored in body tissues;

water-soluble vitamins are absorbed directly into blood and excess amounts are

excreted

Fat-soluble

vitamins are only found in meat; water-soluble vitamins are only in plants

Antioxidant

protection and wound healing

Blood

clotting and bone health

Vision,

immune function, and cell differentiation

Energy

metabolism and nerve function

Organic

compounds that provide calories

Inorganic

substances required by the body; minerals needed in larger amounts

(>100mg/day) and trace minerals needed in smaller amounts (<100mg/day)

Water-soluble

vitamins with special properties

Synthetic

compounds found only in supplements

Approximately

2.6L for men and 2.1L for women (fluids including plain water, milk and other

drinks)

1-2

cups per day

500mL

per day

5L

per day for everyone