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Vitamin A is an essential fat soluble for humans and promotes good eyesight (helps us see in the dark) aids in the cells of the skin and mucous membranes (lining inside the body) aids in keeping a stronger immune system and strengthens bone and may reduce the risk of certain cancers. The recommended dose for for men is 1,000 micrograms of RE per day and for women 800 micrograms RE per day. It is better to get Vitamin A by diet as sometimes some people have a low tolerance to it or take too large a dose (or the supplement you buy may be too high for each individual.) It is harmful and can cause, fatty liver, weakness, headaches, anorexia, vomiting, fatigue, dry skin and birth defects among pregnant women. Diet is the best way to go and the richest foods in Vitamin A are liver Vitamin A is stored in the liver), fish liver oils, milk, milk products, butter and eggs. Vitamin A is also found in turnip greens, bok choy, mustard greens, romaine lettuce, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, spinach, butternut squash, deep orange fruits and all dark green vegetables and some fats should be introduced along with it. Steaming instead of boiling the vegetables is best to keep the nutrients in and the vegetables should be 'just cooked' and not over done.
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Where is most Vitamin A stored?
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin which means that it is stored in the liver. Vitamin A dosages should not exceed the recommended daily amount or they can be toxic to the body.
What is the recommended daily intake of vitamin C in milligrams for adults?
The recommended daily intake of vitamin C for adults is around 65 to 90 milligrams per day.
What is the daily recommended allowance of vitamin A for adults?
For adults, the RDA for Vitamin A is 5,000 IU.
Is vitamin D only for muscles?
It is for overall good health and strong bones. It helps prevent osteoperosis but if taken in vitamin form can be overdosed so only take the recommended daily amount and not more.
What is the daily recommended amount of carbs?
The daily recommended amount of carbohydrates differs between the genders and age groups. The recommended daily amount of carbohydrates for children is 220 g, for women it is 230 g and for men it is 300 g.
A general guide to the amount of nutrients needed daily?
RDA (Recommended Daily Allowances)
What is the recommended daily allounce for a boy?
The recommended amount is about $5.00 a week.
What is the recommended amount of vitamin C for pregnant women?
15 milligrams
How much vitamin d in spinach?
Spinach Contains no Vitamin D but, Milk does
Do field peas or cow peas have vitamin K?
Quite a bit. Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, contain the highest amount of Vitamin K. The amount of Vitamin K in a typical serving of 1 cup (or 170 g) is 62.56 ug. This is 78.2 % of the recommended daily value
What is the abbrevation of 'RDA'?
RDA stands for "recommended daily amount" also seen on some food packaging with regard to the vitamins the food inside contains. May be written as One 50 gram portion contains 60% of your recommended daily amount of say Vitamin B or C or in some cases, salt or fat. Hope this helps.
How nutritious is it to eat a Swede?
Swede, or the Rutabaga, is a food that is often eaten. The nutrients found in a Swede include a large amount of Vitamin C, where eating one serving accounts for nearly half the daily recommended amount.
