Liver, whole milk, Important for the normal cheese, butter, structure and functioning of margarine, carrots, the skin and body linings, e.g. dark green leafy Vitamin A in lungs. It also helps with vegetables and vision in dim light as well as orange-coloured keeping the immune system fruits, e.g. mangoes healthy. and apricots. Needed for the absorption of Oily fish, eggs, calcium and phosphorus from fortified cereals and foods, to keep bones healthy. margarine. Most is Vitamin D Recent research suggests obtained through the that vitamin D enhances action of sunlight on immune function and our skin during the improves muscle strength. summer months. Acts as an antioxidant and Vegetable oils, nuts Vitamin E protects the cells in our and bodies against damage. Needed for the normal leafy vegetables, clotting of blood and is Vitamin K meat and dairy required for normal bone products. structure. Minerals - There are certain minerals we need to keep our bodies healthy. These include calcium, fluoride, iodine, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, selenium, sodium and zinc. Nutrition
Vitamin A Important for the normal structure and functioning of the skin and body linings, e.g. in lungs. It also helps with vision in dim light as well as keeping the immune system healthy. Liver, whole milk, cheese, butter, margarine, carrots, dark green leafy vegetables and orange-coloured fruits, e.g. mangoes and apricots. Vitamin D Needed for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from foods, to keep bones healthy. Recent research suggests that vitamin D enhances immune function and improves muscle strength. Oily fish, eggs, fortified cereals and margarine. Most is obtained through the action of sunlight on our skin during the summer months. Vitamin E Acts as an antioxidant and protects the cells in our bodies against damage. Vegetable oils, nuts and Vitamin K Needed for the normal clotting of blood and is required for normal bone structure. leafy vegetables, meat and dairy products. Minerals - There are certain minerals we need to keep our bodies healthy. These include calcium, fluoride, iodine, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, selenium, sodium and zinc. Nutrition
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