Vitamin A - Retinol

What it does for you

• Essential for growth,

• healthy eyes, bones and skin

Natural sources of Vitamin A - Retinol

• Liver

• Kidney

• cod liver oil

• butter

• margarine

• cheese

• eggs

• carrots

• dark green and yellow vegetables

How much do you need?

• Adult – 800 mcg

• Child (7–10 years) – 500 mcg

• Teenager (11–14 years) – 600 mcg

• Pregnant woman – 700 mcg

• The Department of Health recommends supplements of vitamins A and D for children between 1–5 years