| The Water-Soluble Vitamins
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By the end of this chapter, the student should be able to:
- Identify the functions of water-soluble vitamins.
- Recognize important sources of these vitamins.
- Describe the signs and symptoms of deficiency.
- Classify the chemical and physical properties of the individual vitamins.
- Identify the vitamins most likely to be toxic when ingested in large amounts.
- Explain the rationale for establishing the RDA.
- Identify the vitamins that may be deficient in the North American diet.
- Recognize the important role of nutrients in possibly preventing cancer.
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