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A Vitamin a Day Keeps What Away?

Test Your Knowledge

By Donna Smith

Good sources of vitamin C include orange juice, grapefruit juice, green peppers, asparagus, papaya, tomatoes, potatoes, cantaloupe, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, turnip greens, cabbage, strawberries, tomato juice, spinach, blueberries and cauliflower.

A. Helping the body use protein, fat, vitamin B-5 (pantothenic acid), folic acid and vitamin B-12 and maintaining healthy, shiny hair.

B. Helping maintain the central nervous system; helping the body absorb calcium and phosphorous; is crucial for proper growth and development; and is required for proper tooth and bone formation.

B. Vitamin D is required for proper tooth and bone formation; helps maintain the central nervous system; helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorous; and is crucial for proper growth and development. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. The body can produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, or even artificial, ultraviolet lighting. Lack of vitamin D could cause tooth decay, rickets, softening of bones, fatigue and muscle weakness. Too much vitamin D could cause damage to the kidneys and heart, headaches and loss of appetite.

Good sources of vitamin D include beef liver, butter, eggs, salmon, tuna, herring, cod liver oil and fortified milk.

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