Upon completion of this module, the student should be able to:
1. Describe the general characteristics of vitamins.
2. Identify the fat-soluble vitamins and list
 a. their functions
 b. their food sources
 c. the results of a deficiency or excess
 d. the conditions requiring an increase
 e. the specific characteristics of each
3. Identify the water-soluble vitamins and list
 a. their functions
 b. their food sources
 c. the results of a deficiency or excess
 d. the conditions requiring an increase
 e. the specific characteristics of each
4. State DRIs for selected vitamins and discuss amounts of foods needed to meet the requirements.
5. Discuss health risks associated with massive intake of vitamins to prevent or treat disease.
6. Evaluate the effectiveness of megavitamin intake.
7. Indicate population groups for whom vitamin-mineral supplements may be necessary.