Pernicious anemia: B2

deficiency

Osteoporosis (porous bones)

 Associated with fracturesvery serious

for the elderly

Vitamin A: The Sunshine Vitamin

Provitamin:

inactive form of a

vitamin that body

can convert into

an active useable

form

Pellagra: Niacin deficiency (3 D’s

Thiamin  is B3

Riboflavin is  B1

Water-soluble

 B vitamins only

Fat-soluble

 Vitamins A,D,E and C

Vitamins : Organic compounds essential for normal

functioning, growth and maintenance of the body