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6. K
6. K
Sources:
https://www.readersdigest.ca/health/healthy-living/13-essential-vitamins-your-body-needs-stay-healthy/

Latest revision as of 19:15, 5 December 2020

There are 6 needed to be healthly:

1. Protein

2. Cabohydrates

3. Fats

4. Water

5. Minerals

6. Vitamins


Minerals

Vitamins

13 essential vitamins

A

Vitamin A plays an important role in growth and cell development. It also promotes healthy skin, hair, nails, gums, glands, bones and teeth; prevents night blindness and may help prevent lung cancer.

Where to get Vitamin A: Salmon, other cold-water fish, egg yolks, fortified dairy products.

B vitamins
    1. thiamine
    2. riboflavin
    3. niacin
    4. pantothenic acid
    5. biotin
    6. B6
    7. B12
    8. folate
  1. C,
D

As an essential vitamin, Vitamin D aids calcium absorption, and builds and maintains strong bones and teeth.

Where to get Vitamin D: Fortified milk, fortified soy/rice beverages, butter, egg yolks, fatty fish, fish-liver oil; made by the body when exposed to the sun.

5. E,

6. K

Sources:

https://www.readersdigest.ca/health/healthy-living/13-essential-vitamins-your-body-needs-stay-healthy/