Nutrition & You (4th Edition)
Nutrition & You (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134385488
Author: Blake
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 13.8CYU
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Concept introduction Vitamins are the necessary organic compounds in the body for growth and development. Vitamins have various biochemical functions in the human body. They are classified according to the biological and chemical action in the body. There are thirteen essential vitamins needed for the cellular metabolism. In the body, the stomach produces an intrinsic factor that is desired to promote vitamin B12 absorption. The individuals who are unable to produce the intrinsic factor cannot absorb vitamin B12.

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