BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Vitamin A is found in
A
fats and oils
B
orange-coloured fruits and vegetables
C
red meats
D
refined sugar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Red and orange vegetables are very high in vitamin A, which is needed for the health of the salivary glands and mucosal tissues of the mouth. A lack of this vitamin can also cause brittle teeth. Carrots, squash, and sweet potatoes are excellent sources of vitamin A.

Detailed explanation-2: -You can also get vitamin A by including good sources of beta-carotene in your diet, as the body can convert this into retinol. The main food sources of beta-carotene are: yellow, red and green (leafy) vegetables, such as spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes and red peppers. yellow fruit, such as mango, papaya and apricots.

Detailed explanation-3: -Oranges and 100% orange juice are one of the main contributors of a provitamin A carotenoid called beta-cryptoxanthin in the U.S. diet.

Detailed explanation-4: -Red fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, strawberries and red beans, are packed with vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and antioxidants. Yellow/orange fruits and vegetables, including carrots, peaches, squash and pineapple, are also loaded with vitamin C, vitamin A and potassium.

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