What is Vitamin A? 

An essential nutrient helps in several important functions in body

It is fat soluble vitamin, also known as Retinol

What are the types?

Preformed Vitamin A : Present in milk, eggs, fish, meat (liver)

ProVitamin A: Carotenoids (beta carotene) present in fruits & vegetables converted into vitamin A by your body 

What does it do? 

It plays vital role in Vision, immunity, reproduction, cell & bone growth/ development, skin health

To improve the absorption of provitamin A , you need to add some oil to your salad

What are the symptoms of a low vitamin A?

Night blindness Xerophthalmia (Dry eyes) Infection (Throat & chest) Skin irritation ( Breakouts & Acne) Infertility Delayed growth Poor wound healing

Health benefits of Vitamin A

Increase immunity system

Protects from cancer

Improve eye health

Good for skin & hair

Protects from bacterial or viral infection

Maintain healthy reproductive organ

Sources of vitamin A

Mango

1 cup of mango contains 89 mcg RAE, or 10% of the daily value 

Two apricots contain 67 mcg RAE, or 7% of the daily value

Apricot

**RAE- Retinol Activity equivalents

Sources of vitamin A

Cantaloupe

1 cup of cantaloupe contains 270 mcg RAE, or 30% of the daily value 

1 cup of watermelon contains 43 mcg RAE, or 5% of the daily value

Watermelon

Sources of vitamin A

Papaya

1 cup of Papaya contains 78 mcg RAE, or 9% of the daily value 

Half grapefruit contains 89 mcg RAE, or 10% of the daily value

Grapefruit

Sources of vitamin A

Butternut squash

1 cup contains 1140 mcg RAE, or 127% of the daily value 

one cup contains 1920 mcg RAE, or 213% of the daily value

Sweet potatoes

Sources of vitamin A

Spinach

1 cup contains 943 mcg RAE, or 105% of the daily value 

one cup contains 1280 mcg RAE, or 142% of the daily value

Carrots

Sources of vitamin A

Broccoli 

1 cup contains 120 mcg RAE, or 13% of the daily value  

one large red bell pepper  contains 257 mcg RAE, or 29% of the daily value

Red bell pepper

Sources of vitamin A

Whole milk

1 cup (230ml) contains 76 mcg RAE, or 8% of the daily value 

one oz(28 gram) contains 86 mcg RAE, or 10% of the daily value

Cream cheese

Sources of vitamin A

Liver (Red meat) 

3.5 oz (100 grams) contains 7780 mcg RAE, or 864% of the daily value 

one large boiled eggs  contains 75 mcg RAE, or 8% of the daily value

Eggs

Sources of vitamin A

Fish (Salmon) 

3.5 oz (100 grams) contains 69 mcg RAE, or 8% of the daily value 

3.5 oz (100 grams) contains 757 mcg RAE, or 84% of the daily value  

Fish (Tuna)

how much do you need it ?

Vitamin A is expressed in micrograms (mcg) of retinol activity equivalents (RAE)

Vitamin A  needed in adults aged 19 to 64 is  700mcg a day for men 600mcg a day in women