Question

Compare any three Fat soluble vitamins on the basis of their sources and benefits.

Answer 1

Vitamin	Sources	Benefits
Vitamin A	Milk, cheese, cream, butter, egg yolk, liver; beta-carotene from dark green leafy vegetables and red/yellow fruits and vegetables	Needed for vision in dim light, healthy skin and mucous membranes, growth of skeletal and soft tissues, and immune system health
Vitamin D	Egg yolk, sheep liver, cod liver oil, shark liver oil, pure milk; early morning sunlight	Helps keep teeth and bones strong; helps in utilisation and absorption of calcium and phosphorus
Vitamin E	Soybean, corn, cottonseed, safflower oils; green leafy vegetables; wheat germ; wholegrain products; liver; egg yolk; nuts and seeds	Acts as antioxidant; protects cell walls; helps in blood clotting; keeps skin healthy