Vitamins

Follow the links below to find information on the benefits and role of vitamins in the diet.

Updated January 2012

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Vitamin A

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Links to information on the benefits and role of vitamin A in the diet.

Vitamin B

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Links to information on the benefits and role of the B complex vitamins in the diet.

Vitamin C

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Links to information on the benefits and role of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet.

Vitamin D

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Links to information on the benefits and role of vitamin D in the diet.

Vitamin E

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Links to information on Vitamin E and its antioxidant effects.

Vitamin K for Babies

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Links to information on the use of Vitamin K to prevent serious bleeding in newborn babies, including Haemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn (HDN).

Vitamins and Minerals for Children

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Links to information about the importance of vitamins and minerals in children´s diets.

Systematic Reviews on Vitamins

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Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of vitamins.

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Title:   Vitamins - common misconceptions
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Vitamin supplements are frequently misused. They may be taken as medicine to treat ailments such as colds or to counteract lifestyle issues such as stress. Contrary to popular belief, vitamins aren' t drugs or miracle cures.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Fruit and vegetables - benefits
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Fruit and vegetables are an important part of your daily diet. They contain vitamins and minerals, and plant chemicals called phytochemicals. Fruit and vegetables can help to protect the body against some diseases including diabetes, stroke, heart disease, some cancers and high blood pressure or hypertension. Many people do not eat enough fruit and vegetables.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Vitamins, supplements and cancer
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Many cancer survivors use supplements to try to strengthen their immune system, help them to feel better, and to cope with stress. Most believe that there is a benefit in taking dietary supplements. Cancer patients will often home-research various herbal remedies and preparations, and then ask their oncologist whether or not it is all right to take them.
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Rickets
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of rickets by professional health specialists.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Food processing and nutrition
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Food can have its nutrient value changed by the way it is processed, cooked and stored. Food processing can destroy the water soluble B-group and C vitamins. However processing and cooking food can also make it safer to store and eat.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Vitamins - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Vitamins are important for many daily bodily functions, such as growth and cell reproduction.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Vegetarian diet - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Many people are choosing to be vegetarians, but worry if their diet is adequate.
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Takeaway food - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   In the average household, 8 per cent of the food budget is spent on takeaway food. And the trend could be increasing.
Date:   May 2002

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