Fat Sol Vitmins Flashcards

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3 forms vit a

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Al, ol, oic acid retinol is 1/3 intake in animals, b carotene is 2/3 in plants provitamins is b carotene

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Vitamin a effects in body, storage

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Needed for vision, cell division , liver holds 90, fat lungs and kidneys

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B carotene stability

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Oxidation problem while dehydration
Cooking converts to neo, only 38% activity
If oxygen is present, extensive loss stim by light , enzymes and lipid per oxides
Dehydrated foods most sensitive during storge

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