Adolescent-Pre-pregnancy-Maternal-Adult Nutrition : Importance of Vitamin C: English

Outline:

1. Role of vitamin C in the synthesis of collagen

2. Antioxidant function of vitamin C

3. Role of vitamin C in immunity

4. Role of vitamin C in absorption of non-heme iron

5. Symptoms of vitamin C deficiency

6. Recommended intake of vitamin C for different age groups

7. Food sources of vitamin C

8. Vitamin C content of commonly consumed food items

9. Effect of heat on vitamin C

10. Ways to avoid the loss of vitamin C from food

11. Ways to increase vitamin C intake in the diet