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Pni: The Biopsychopharmacology of Vitamin B6

For Students 9th - 10th
This website discusses the importance of the biopsychopharmacology of vitamin B6. B6 is critical to "extremely important metabolic processes in the nervous system." Mentions epilepsy and behavioral disturbances.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Vitamin C

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to providing general information on vitamin C and its role in maintaining health, this article includes illustrated charts on the sources and benefits of vitamin C and the effects of vitamin C deficiency.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Vitamin D

For Students 9th - 10th
This website on vitamin D is organized into the following sections: "Illustrations," "Definitions," "Function," "Food Sources," "Side Effects," and "Recommendations." Click on the thumbnail images in the "Illustrations" section to see...
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Doctor Yourself: What's the Difference Between Natural and Synthetic Vitamins?

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the non-nutritional ingredients in vitamins and explains the differences between natural and synthetic vitamins. The examples of vitamins C and D are looked at in more detail.
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Reference Guide for Vitamins: Vitamin C

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has basic information on vitamin C such as recommended daily allowance, deficiency symptoms, benefits, good food sources, cautions, substance interactions, and signs of toxicity.
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Vitamin a & D

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on vitamins A and D. Site describes functions, forms, and other aspects.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Vitamins and Minerals

For Students 1st - 9th
Kid's learn about the science of Vitamins and Minerals. List of these vital nutrients that help our body grow and function.
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The a B C's of Vitamin Supplements: Vitamin H

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a simple introduction to the basics of vitamin H. Read about dosage guidelines for adults, sources, and cautions associated with vitamin H, also known as biotin.
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Precision Nutrition

Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B12 Cobalamin

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An important vitamin to humans is vitamin B12. Find sources and benefits to the vitamin as well as potential trouble with deficiency or excess in the body.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B9 Folic Acid

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover the difference between folate and folic acid and understand sources of the essential vitamin. Find the troubles which arise when people are deficient in vitamin B9.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin A

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Benefits and sources of vitamin A are presented in this entry. Find out what happens with too much or too little of the vitamin.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B1 Thiamine

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Critical to metabolism, thiamine provides benefits to the human body. Find sources of vitamin B1 and identify symptoms of consuming too much or too little of it.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B3 Niacin

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Recognize the health benefits of taking vitamin B3 through the sources offered. Discover the symptoms of having too much or too little niacin.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B7 Biotin

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover the health benefits and sources of biotin. Recognize symptoms of deficiency or excess of the B vitamin.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin E

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover the health benefits of this important vitamin. Find sources as well as the symptoms of not having the right amount of vitamin E in the body.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin K

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Recognize the health benefits and sources of Vitamin K. Discover the symptoms of those deficient or in excess of this important vitamin.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Biotin (Vitamin H)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Flordia State University contains very brief but factual information on biotin (vitamin H). A paragraph long summary and a picture are both included.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B2 Riboflavin

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Identify the health benefits and sources for maintaining a good level of vitamin B2 in the human diet.
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Encyclopedia of Food: Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover the health benefits and sources of vitamin B5. What happens with a deficiency or excess of the pantothenic acid in the body?
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Vitamin K

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized into several very brief sections, this article on vitamin K includes information on vitamin K deficiency and the RDA (recommended dietary allowances) of this vitamin. Click on the thumbnail images in the "Illustrations,"...
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Vitamin A

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article is organized into the following sections: Illustrations, Alternative Names, Definition, Function, Food Sources, Side Effects, and Recommendations. Click the thumbnails in Illustrations to pull up two charts, one...
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Vitamin B6

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized into several sections, this article provides general information on vitamin B6, its sources, and its function. Click on the thumbnail images in the "Illustrations," section to see two illustrated charts on the benefits and food...
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Read Works

Read Works: Vitamin G for Your Mind

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the positive effects of "green time," or spending time outside. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Science Daily

Science Daily: Link Between Excess "Free Radicals", High Blood Pressure

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides information about medical researchers discovering that high blood pressure may be partly regulated by antioxidants including vitamin C and E.

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