8
Nutrients Found in Fruit
& Vegetables
Vitamin
Food Source
Benefits
Vitamin A
Yellow fruits and vegetables e.g.
carrots dark green vegetables e.g.
spinach
Healthy skin, bones and teeth.
Assist vision (night)
Vitamin B1
(Thiamine)
Potatoes
Dried peas and beans
Lentils
- Aids appetite and digestion
- Release energy from carbohydrates
- Keeps nervous system healthy
Vitamin B2
(Riboflavin)
Leafy green vegetables
- Keeps skin, eyes and mouth healthy
- Helps cells use oxygen
Niacin
Tomatoes, peas, potatoes
- Helps nervous system to function
- Promotes normal growth and
development
Vitamin C
(Ascorbic
Acid)
Citrus fruits, kiwi fruit,
capsicums, parsley, strawberries,
tomatoes, carrots
- Keeps teeth, gums, skin muscles and
blood vessels healthy
- Increases resistance to infection.
Mineral
Food Source
Benefits
Calcium
Broccoli, rhubarb, dried fruits,
parsley and spinach
- Promotes strong teeth and bones.
Iron
Asparagus, spinach, broccoli,
parsley, peas
- Aids oxygen transportation movement
in the blood.