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Vitamin A in a Vegetarian Diet
Information on Vitamin A in Vegetarian Diet, Retinol & Beta-Carotene for Vegetarians

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Vitamin A in a Vegetarian Diet

2 Forms of Vitamin A

Vitamin A is essential for healthy vision, eyes, skin and growth. It comes in two forms: retinol (pre-formed vitamin A) and beta-carotene (which is converted into vitamin A by the body).

Sources of Retinol Vitamin A for Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian

Retinol for ovo-lacto and less strict vegetarians may be found in animal products, like eggs, butter and cod liver oil.

Sources of Beta-Carotene for Vegans

Beta-carotene for vegans and strict vegetarians is found in a variety of brightly colored vegetables and fruits, like carrots, sweet potato, chili peppers, red bell peppers, spinach, tomatoes, pumpkin, cantaloupe, kale, apricots, peaches and mango.

For example, vegans may obtain their full daily vitamin A requirement with the following: 1 medium carrot, 1 medium, baked sweet potato, 2/3 cantaloupe melon, and 1 cup of cooked pumpkin.

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