Vitamin A
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important for growth and development, a healthy immune system and good eyesight. Found in leafy vegetables, fish, milk, liver, yellow fruits. |
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Vitamin B
important for the health of cells within the body. Found in Pork, live, eggs, vegetables, oats and brown rice.
Vitamin C
essential part of a healthy diet - found in vegetables, fruit and liver. Also used as a food additive and called Ascorbic acid.
Vitamin D
helps absorb minerals in the body. Not found in many foods. Humans soak it up from the sun and store it in their liver.
Vitamin E
an antioxidant for the human body. Found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and oils. e.g. Sunflower oil, margarine.
Vitamin K
important for healthy blood, bones and body tissue. Found in egg yolks, liver and dark green vegetables e.g. spinach, swiss chard.