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PostDeswimmer Sat 08 Mar 2014, 10:10 pm

Vitamin A
Vitamin A helps cell reproduction. It also stimulates immunity and is needed for formation of some hormones. Vitamin A helps vision and promotes bone growth, tooth development, and helps maintain healthy skin, hair, and mucous membranes. It has been shown to be an effective preventive against measles.
Deficiency can cause night

Nutrient - Daily Amount Needed
• 10,000 IU/day (plant-derived) for adult males.
• 8,000 for adult females - 12,000 if lactating.
• 4,000 for children ages 1-3
• 5,000 for children ages 4-6
• 7,000 for children ages 7-10

SOURCES
Fruit Sources are

Most fruits contain vitamin A, but the following fruits have a significant amount:
Cantaloupes, Grapefruit, Guava, Mango, Papaya, Passionfruit, Tomatoes, Watermelon.

Vegetable Sources are:
Amaranth Leaves, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Carrots, Chinese Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage, Kale, Leeks, Peas, Pumpkin, Rapini, Spinach, Squash – summer, Squash – winter, Sweet Potato, Swiss Chard.

Nut/Grain Sources are:
Chestnuts, Pecans, Pistachios
Meat/Protein Sources are:
Cheddar Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cows Milk, Whipping Cream, Eggs, Tuna, Goat Milk, Goat Cheese, Sour Cream
Legume Sources
Most legumes do not contain a significant amount of Vitamin A

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