MAJOR BENEFITS & SOURCES OF VITAMIN

MAJOR BENEFITS & SOURCES OF VITAMIN

VITAMINS ARE IMPORTANT FOR THE NORMAL FUNCTIONING OF OURBODY AND PLAY AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN CELL FUNCTIONS, GROWTH,AND DEVELOPMENT.

Vitamin A plays an important role in the growth of bones vision andcell division. Sources of Vitamin A can be obtained from bothanimal and plant sources.

ANIMAL SOURCES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

•Beef•Eggs•Chicken•Fish•Seafood

SOME OF THE FRUITS THAT HAVE VITAMIN A ARE:

•Apple•Oranges•Mangos•Watermelon•Peaches•Blackberries

VEGETABLES THAT ARE HIGH IN VITAMIN A ARE

•Greens•Carrots•Spinach•Peas•Tomato

VITAMIN B GROUP

Vitamin B includes B 1, B2, B3, B6, B12 and folate folic acid.Vitamin B aids in cell repair, metabolism, and digestion andimproves the immune system. Some of the food sources ofvitamin B are:

•Bananas•Dairy products•Fish•Spinach•Pulses •Potatoes

VITAMIN C

Vitamin C is important for body growth and also improves theimmune system. Natural sources for vitamin C are:

•Spinach•Green pepper•Peas•Potatoes•Lemons•Chicken

VITAMIN D

Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and teeth. It also helpsto absorb calcium. Sun is the perfect source for vitamin D. Foodsources of Vitamin D are:

•Breakfast cereals like corn flakes•Dairy products•Dark green leafy vegetables•Milk•Yogurt

VITAMIN E

Vitamin E helps in the production of red blood cells. Foods thatprovide vitamin E include:

•Tomato•Spinach•Whole grain products•Nuts•Olive oil•Sunflower oil

VITAMIN K

Vitamin K plays an important role in the blood clotting processand also helps to maintain strong bones. The food sources ofVitamin K are:

•Meat•Egg yolk•Whole grain•Peas•Cabbage•Cucumbers•Soybean

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