Vitamins
Vitamins
What the vitamin does in babies body and significant food sources.
A: Anticarcinogenic; Helps keep vision healthy and protects skin
butter, eggs, liver, oily fish, vegetable margarine, whole milk
B1 (thiamin): Supports energy metabolism and nerve function
spinach, green peas, watermelon, lean ham, lean pork chops, soy milk, brown rice, garbanzo beans, salmon, wheatgerm, sunflower seeds, whole wheat flour
B2 (riboflavin): Supports energy metabolism, normal vision and skin health
spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, eggs, milk, liver, almonds, cucumber, yogurt, poultry
B3 (niacin): Supports energy metabolism, skin health, nervous system and digestive system
spinach, potatoes, soy beans, lean ground beef, chicken breast, liver
Beta-Carotene: An antioxidant which protects skin and the lining of the intestines, lungs, nose and throat
all brightly colored fruits and vegetables such as apricots, broccoli, cantaloupe, green leafy vegetables, mango, orange, red bell pepper, sweet potato
Biotin: Energy metabolism, fat synthesis, amino acid metabolism, glycogen synthesis
brown rice, cashew nuts, dairy products, eggs, lentils, mushrooms, oats, poultry
B6 (pyridoxine): Amino acid and fatty acid metabolism, red blood cell production
avocado, bananas, watermelon, broccoli, spinach, acorn squash, potatoes, white rice, chicken breast, lentils, salmon
Folate: Supports DNA synthesis and new cell formation
tomato juice, green beans, broccoli, spinach, asparagus, okra, black-eyed peas, lentils, navy, pinto and garbanzo beans, wheat germ
B12: Used in new cell synthesis, helps break down fatty acids and amino acids, supports nerve cell maintenance
meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, milk, eggs
C (ascorbic acid): Collagen synthesis, amino acid metabolism, helps iron absorption, immunity, antioxidant
spinach, broccoli, red bell peppers, snow peas, tomato juice, kiwi, mango, orange, grapefruit juice, strawberries
A (retinol): Supports vision, skin, bone and tooth growth, immunity and reproduction
mango, broccoli, butternut squash, carrots, tomato juice, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, beef liver
D: Promotes bone mineralization and self-synthesis via sunlight
fortified milk, egg yolk, liver, fatty fish, shiitake mushroom
E: Antioxidant, regulation of oxidation reactions, supports cell membrane stabilization
polyunsaturated plant oils (soybean, corn and canola oils), butternut squash, sweet potatoes, wheat germ, almonds, sunflower seeds, tofu, avocado, sweet potatoes, shrimp, cod
K: Synthesis of blood-clotting proteins, regulates blood calcium
Brussels sprouts, cabbage, leafy green vegetables, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, cheese, oats, peas, soy beans, liver









