Common names
* Vitamin A, Retinol, Retinal, Retinoic acid, Carotene
Recommended Intake
* Males ≥ 19 years: 900 ug/day
* Females ≥ 19 years: 700 ug/day
What's Vitamin A for?
* Vital for vision, particularly night vision
* Repairs tissue and bone
* Involved in reproduction and fetal development
* Helps the immune system to fight off infections from bacteria and viruses
Best Food sources
* Whole eggs, milk products, beef liver
* Non-fat and low-fat dairy products. They are fortified with vitamin A to replace what is lost in fat removal
* Dark greens and rich yellow / orange fruit and vegetables, especially carrots, cantaloupes and sweet potatoes
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