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