CAN TABACCO AFFECT NUTRITION INTAKE?

HOW IT AFFECTS

• Decreases vitamin C
• Accelerates production of free radicals
• Affects vitamin D

VITAMIN D ISSUE

• More vitamin D less risk it lung cancer
• Helps/improves calcium absorption

FREE RADICALS

• Bodies version "Exhaust fumes"
• Excess production causes tissue and organ damage
• Vitamin C could help this

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SMOKING EFFECTS ON VITAMIN C

THOUGHT THE DAY

WHY IT'S BAD

• Vitamin C helps immune system
• More likey to get sick
• Causes free radical problem

TO HELP

• Eat more fruits and vegetables
• Regular exercise
• Vitamin supplements
• QUIT!!!!

RESORCES

• http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/focus/nutrition/facts/lifestylemanagement/smokin...
• http://www.wvda.org/releases/NutritionalImplicationsSmoking111209.pdf
• http://www.tcyh.org/smoking/downloads/rha/Smoking_and_Nutrition.pdf
• http://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/spotlight/imports/increased-vitamin-d-inta...