Vitamin A – Sources

In the last post we discussed about the health benefits of Vitamin A. And in this post I will be listing down the sources of Vitamin A.

 

Here are some of the best sources of Vitamin A —

• Sweet Potato (cooked)

  

• Carrots

  

• Spinach

  

• Apricots

  

• Broccoli

  

• Butter

  

• Eggs

  

• Mango

  

• Mustard Greens (Sarso)

  

• Whole Milk

  

• Peas

  

• Tomatoes

  

• Peaches

 

• Papaya

  

• Red Bell peppers

  

• Oatmeal

  

• Fish

  

• Watermelon

  

• Guava

 

 

 

Recommended Daily Intake of Vitamin A —

Most people get enough vitamin A from their diets, but if you have a vitamin A deficiency, then your doctor may suggest vitamin A supplements. People with diseases, such as digestive disorders, or very poor diets, may need a supplement in order to get the recommended daily intake on vitamin A. When including the vitamin A that you get from both food and any supplements that you are taking, the recommended dietary allowance (or RDA) for vitamin A is as follows:

Children:

• 1-3 years old: 300 mcg/day
• 4-8 years old: 400 mcg/day
• 9-13 years old: 600 mcg/day

Adult Females:

• 14 years old and up: 700 mcg/day
• When pregnant: 750-770 mcg/day
• When breastfeeding: 1,200-1,300 mcg/day

Adult Males:

• 14 years old and up: 900 mcg/day

This is our comprehensive list of Vitamin A rich foods. Hope it helps you come up with a healthy yet delicious diet!

 

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