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Vitamins are organic substances
widely distributed in natural foodstuffs. They
are believed to be necessary to certain vital
functions of the human body. So far, nearly 20
vitamins have been discovered of which of the
following are considered the most important in
family meal planning. |
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VITAMIN A |
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Important to: children for
growth; all ages for normal vision and healthy
eyes; help protect body against infections; help
to keep mucous membranes of the body healthy.
Good Food Sources Include: liver, egg
yolks, carrots, greens, sweet potatoes, beet
greens, winter squash, cantaloupe, broccoli,
dried apricots, butter, whole milk and cream,
cheese made from whole milk. |
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B-VITAMIN FAMILY |
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Important to: stimulate
normal appetite; aid good digestion; promote
healthy skin; encourage good morale; steady
nerves.
Good Food Sources Include: breads and
flour made from whole or enriched grain, liver,
pork, ham, whole milk, yeast, rolled oats. |
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VITAMIN C |
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Important to: help build
healthy body tissues, healthy bones, and blood;
help build resistance to infection; help heal
wound and fractures.
Good Food Sources Include: citrus fruits,
tomatoes, fresh strawberries, cantaloupe,
cabbage, broccoli, green pepper. |
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VITAMIN D |
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Important to: children
because it helps some minerals build and
maintain straight, strong bones and healthy
teeth; pregnant women and nursing mothers for
both their own body needs and that of their
babies.
Good Food Sources Include: egg yolks,
butter, sardines, tuna, salmon, liver. |
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