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VITAMIN
A
B1
B2
1
(Retinol) (Thiamine)
(Riboflavin)
Niacin
Some Important Vitamins Required by the Body
FOOD SOURCES
RESULT OF
DEFICIENCY
Biotin
Pantothenic Yeast
acid
B6 (Pyridoxine) Yeast, wheat germ, milk
2
Carrots, fruits, vegetables Yeast, whole-grain cereals, milk, legumes, nuts
Milk, cheese, yeast,
wheat germ, leafy vegetables Yeast, wheat germ, legumes, milk, groundnut
DAILY
ALLOWANCE
Yeast, milk, vegetables,
nuts, grains
3
5000 I.U.*
1.5 mg.
1.7 mg.
20 mg.
10 mg.
2 mg.
APPENDIX II
0.3 mg.
4
Night blindness
Loss of appetite, indigestion, beriberi
Dermatitis, inflammation of the tongue
Dementia, diarhea,
dermatits,
Studend growth, gray hair, numberness, pain in feet Anemia, dermatitis convulsions, susceptibility to infection
Dermatitis, listlessness, muscle pains
