Nutrients In Diet Essential for Health.

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Vitamin A

1. There are two types of vitamin A:
   1. Retinol.
   2. Carotenoids, like beta-carotene.
2. Beta-carotene is a carotenoid found in “
   1. Orange.
   2. Yellow foods like sweet potatoes, carrots, and winter squash.
   3. Spinach and broccoli.
3. Vitamin A is important for the :
   1. Healthy vision.
   2. Good immunity.
   3. Tissue growth.

Vitamin D:

1. Vitamin D is important in :
   1. The development of healthy bones.
   2. Muscles.
   3. Nerve fibers.
   4. And Strong immune system.

Our bodies can make Vit.D by exposure to sunlight.

1. Food supplements are :
   1. Fatty fish e.g. salmon .
   2. mushrooms.
   3. Liver.
   4. Cheese.
   5. Egg yolks,
   6. Milk,.
   7. Some brands of orange juice.
   8. Many cereals are fortified with vitamin D.

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