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Foods |
Function |
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Vitamin A |
Liver; milk, fortified margarine, yellow and dark green leafy vegetables; watermelon; pumpkin; paw-paw |
Essential for normal growth in children, for good vision; for healthy skin and hair |
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) |
Liver; meats (especially pork); eggs; fish; leafy green vegetables; enriched bread and cereals; peanuts |
Helps keep heart and nervous system healthy |
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Vitamin B2 (Ribolavin) |
milk; cheese liver; meats; eggs; fish; leafy green; vegetables; enriched breads; cereals |
Needed for vision; helps release energy from food |
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Vitamin B6 |
Found in most foods especially meats; nuts and whole grains |
important for blood and nervous system; helps break down proteins |
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Vitamins B12 |
Liver; kidney; milk; cheese; eggs; saltwater fish and seafood; meat |
Helps prevent certain types of anaemia; helps maintain a healthy nervous system; essential for proper growth |
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Vitamin C |
Citrus fruits and juices; tomatoes; potatoes; caulifower; cabbage; dark green vegetables; strawberries |
Needed for healthy tissues.
Needed for iron metabolism.
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Vitamin D |
Milk fortified with vitamin D; fortified margarine; fish liver oils |
Needed for strong teeth and bones; helps body use calcium and phosphorus; prevents rickets |
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Vitamin E |
Vegetable oils; whole grain cereals; wheat germ; leafy green vegetables; nuts; peanut butter |
Prevents damage to red blood cells and other cells |
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Niacin |
Meat; fish; seafood poultry; liver; green vegetables; enriched bread and cereals |
Needed to convert food to energy |
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Folic Acid |
Dark Green vegetables; meat; yeast; citrus fruits; beans; peas |
Helps prevent certain forms of anaemia; essential for proper growth in children |
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Pantothenic acid |
found in most foods especially eggs; broccoli; green vegetables; liver |
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Iron |
Meat; fish; poultry; dried fruits; nuts; beans; peas; enriched breads and cereals |
Helps to build proteins; promotes normal growth |
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Fluoride |
Fluoridated water used for drinking and preparing foods; fluoride drops and tablets |
Strengthens teeth and helps prevent cavities |
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Calcium |
Milk and other dairy products; leafy green vegetable; dried peas and beans |
Needed for strong bones and teeth |
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Copper |
Fish; seafood; meat; nuts; peas; beans |
Needed for bone health and making proteins |
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Iodine |
Iodized salt; shellfish; ocean fish |
Helps the body to use energy |