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Briefly explain the functions and resources of three fat soluble vitamins.

Answer:

Fat Soluble vitamins are A, D, E, K.

Functions;

(i) Vitamin D: The main function of vitamin D is to regulate the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in our bones and aid in cell-to-cell communication throughout the body.

(ii) Vitamin ?E?: Vitamin E (tocopherol) is a powerful, fat-soluble antioxidant that helps to protect cell membranes against the damage caused by free radicals, prevents the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and is also important in the formation of red blood cells (RBC), thus essential for blood coagulation.

(iii) Vitamin ?K?: Vitamin K occurs in two forms-Vitamin \[{{k}_{1}}\] and Vitamin\[{{k}_{2}}\]. Vitamin K is known as the clotting vitamin, because without it, blood would not clot. It also helps in prevention of hemorrhage.

Sources of Vitamin A: Ghee, milk, curd, egg yolk, fish, tomato, papaya, spinach, carrot, pumpkin etc.

Sources of Vitamin D: Egg yolk, fish, sunlight. Vegetables, cod liver oil, milk, cream, butter, tomato, carrot etc.

Sources of Vitamin E: Green vegetables, kidney, liver, heart cotton seed, sprouts seeds, coconut oil.

Sources of Vitamin K: Cauliflower, spinach, cabbage, tomatoes, wheat, egg and meat etc.