Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamins are needed in very small amounts for growth and health. The main vitamins are vitamin A, the B complex of vitamins, vitamin C and vitamin D.

Uses and sources of vitamins

VitaminNeed forSources Vitamin A

• - good vision
• - healthy skin
• - growth

• - green and yellow vegetables
• - dairy products

• Vitamin B
• (thiamin, riboflavin and niacin)

• - release of energy from foods
• - healthy skin

• - breads
• - milk
• - eggs

Vitamin B12

• - red blood cells

• - meat
• …