involved in energy metabolism 2. coenzyme in energy production 3. maintains epithelial tissues 4. deficiency is called beriberi 5. active form found in animal products only 6. fat aids in absorption of this nutrient 7. coenzyme of energy metabolism 8. a good food source is plant oils 9. major nutrient that helps in blood clotting 10. good food sources include bell peppers and strawberries 11. deficiency can lead to neural tube defects in fetuses 12. deficiency results in pellagra