| Vitamin | Function | Some good food sources |
| Vitamin A | Promotes growth and repair of body tissues, bone formation, and healthy skin and hair. Essential for night vision. | Liver (all sources), giblets, some cheese, egg yolk, whole milk, butter |
| Beta carotene | Serves as an antioxidant.* | Sweet peppers, carrots, grape leaves, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, yams, broccoli, dandelion greens, chili peppers, mustard greens, spinach, kale, turnip greens, apricots, papaya, watermelon, peaches, asparagus, winter squash, cantaloupe, muskmelon, chard |
| Vitamin D | Aids in the absorption of calcium and helps to build bone mass and prevent bone loss. Helps maintain blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. | Fish (herring, salmon, oysters, catfish, sardines, tuna, shrimp, mackerel), milk, margarine, fortified breakfast cereals, egg yolks, butter |
| Vitamin E | Serves as an antioxidant.* Needed for normal growth and development. | Oils (wheat germ, vegetable), mayonnaise, fortified breakfast cereals, nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, hickory, pistachio), margarine, wheat germ, peanut butter |
| Vitamin K (phyllo quinone) | Needed for normal blood clotting and bone health. | Kale, Brussels sprouts, spinach, chard, cauliflower, broccoli, turnip and mustard greens, carrots, asparagus, avocados, bell peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, apples, peaches |
| Vitamin C | Promotes healthy cell development, wound healing, and resistance to infections. Serves as an antioxidant.* Necessary for conversion of the inactive form of folic acid to the active form. Makes iron available for hemoglobin synthesis. | Sweet peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, strawberries, oranges, orange juice, limes, lemon juice, grapefruit, grapefruit juice, papayas, cantaloupe, tomatoes, tomato juice, asparagus, raw cabbage, spinach, pineapple, raspberries, potatoes, onions |
Thursday, January 30, 2020
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