Vitamins

Help bones, skin and teeth grow

Needed for the body’s chemical reactions

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Can be stored in the body

Vitamin A –useful for night vision and growth. Found in vegetables, eggs and liver.

Vitamin D –strengthens bones. Made by the skin in sunshine, and found in milk, fish, liver and eggs.

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Can’t store, so need to be eaten regularly.

 Vitamin C –good for skin, connective tissue and gums. Found in fruit and veg, particularly citrus fruits.