FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS
Vit.A(Retinol) – Xerophthalmia due to non function of lacrimal gland of conjunctiva. night-blindness
Vit.D (Ergocalciferol and Cholecalciferol) – Rickets, Osteomalacia
Vit E (Tocopherol) – Reversible sterility
Vit K (Phylloquinone) - Haemorrhages
Water: - Important in digestion, transportation, excretion and to regulate body temperature (body contains 65% water)
ROUGHAGE
- Fibrous material present in the cell wall of plants.
- Mainly contains cellulose.
- It does not provide energy but only helps in retaining water in the body.
Note:
- Excessive intake of food calories leads to obesity. It leads to high B.P. and heart problems and the person gets prone to diabetes, hypertension and other disorders.
- Excessive intake of saturated fats like butter, ghee, etc, leads to hypercholesterolemia.
Vit.A(Retinol) – Xerophthalmia due to non function of lacrimal gland of conjunctiva. night-blindness
Vit.D (Ergocalciferol and Cholecalciferol) – Rickets, Osteomalacia
Vit E (Tocopherol) – Reversible sterility
Vit K (Phylloquinone) - Haemorrhages
Water: - Important in digestion, transportation, excretion and to regulate body temperature (body contains 65% water)
ROUGHAGE
- Fibrous material present in the cell wall of plants.
- Mainly contains cellulose.
- It does not provide energy but only helps in retaining water in the body.
Note:
- Excessive intake of food calories leads to obesity. It leads to high B.P. and heart problems and the person gets prone to diabetes, hypertension and other disorders.
- Excessive intake of saturated fats like butter, ghee, etc, leads to hypercholesterolemia.
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