| Far from the Flintstones shapes many of us chewed | | | | apricots, sweet potatoes |
| as kids, adult vitamins provide nutrients needed by a | | | | B Vitamins |
| full-grown body. While vitamins are abundant in many | | | | (There are several types of B vitamins) |
| foods, many adults do not follow diets that provide | | | | Whole grains, seafood, meat, poultry, eggs, dairy |
| all of the vitamins and nutrients needed; a | | | | products, green leafy vegetables, beans, peas, citrus |
| supplement can help augment our daily intake. | | | | fruits |
| Like children, adults need certain vitamins to help our | | | | Vitamin C |
| bodies function properly. Vitamins can also help | | | | Citrus fruits, canteloupe, strawberries, tomatoes, |
| prevent certain types of diseases. For example, | | | | broccoli, cabbage |
| vitamin D helps strengthen bones and reduce risk of | | | | Vitamin D |
| osteoporosis. Vitamin A enhances vision, and vitamin | | | | Dairy products, fish, egg yolks |
| C helps fight colds. Vitamin B can give us energy, | | | | Vitamin E |
| which is certainly necessary in today's busy world. | | | | Whole grains, green leafy vegetables, nuts, egg |
| And vitamin E helps skin stay taut, which is definitely | | | | yolks, sardines |
| a bonus as we begin to age. | | | | Vitamin K |
| Some vitamins are fat-soluble, while others are | | | | Green leafy vegetables, dairy products, pork, green |
| water-soluble. The first type of vitamins is stored | | | | leafy vegetables |
| until the body can use the nutrients. These include | | | | If you are able to get the vitamins you need directly |
| vitamins A, D, E, and K. The latter type directly | | | | from the foods you eat, you will benefit most |
| enters the blood stream, and what isn't used is | | | | greatly. If not, there are many multi-vitamins available |
| excreted through the urine. These vitamins-vitamins B | | | | over the counter that will help you reach your |
| and C, in particular-need to constantly be replenished. | | | | nutritional needs. Getting the vitamins and minerals |
| If you are not into popping pills, there are indeed | | | | we need is critical to maintaining good health as we |
| ways to up your vitamin intake by adjusting your | | | | get older. Those chewable vitamins you took as a |
| diet. These foods are high in vitamins: | | | | child started the job; it is your responsibility to |
| Vitamin A | | | | maintain it! |
| Eggs, milk, carrots, spinach, nectarines, canteloupe, | | | | |