How to choose foods high in vitamin A

Vitamin A refers to the retinoid family of nutrients and is instrumental for good vision, bone metabolism, skin health, and the immune system. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that's stored in the fatty tissues of our body; therefore, we don't need a continuous supply of this. Vitamin A is abundant in fresh fruits and vegetables like carrots and spinach, but is also found in animal sources like meats and milk. Try these tips for buying foods rich in vitamin A in this healthy nutrition how-to video.

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Fat soluble vitamin
Abundant in fresh fruits, vegetables
Found in meats, milk
Animal sources are better absorbed
Toxicity can come from excessive amounts

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Michelle Cooper has been a registered dietician for more than 10 years. She currently works for the state of North Carolina for the New Hanover County School District in the Child Nutrition Department as the supervising registered dietician on staff. She specializes in child nutrition, child fitness and overall child health. She enjoys her job because it allows her to be a pivotal piece of child development.