Vitamin
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Vitamins are essential nutrients in an animal's diet.
About Vitamins
- Vitamins are made by plants.
- Animals get vitamins by eating plants or eating animals that have eaten plants.
Some vitamins you should know:
- Vitamin A - Important for healthy eyes.
- Vitamin B - Used in the nervous system.
- Vitamin C - Used in growth and repair.
- Vitamin D - Keeps bones healthy.
Foods containing vitamins
Oranges, lemons and limes have a lot of vitamin C in them. | Different fruit have different vitamins so you should eat a variety of them for a balanced diet. | Different vegetables have different vitamins so you should eat a variety of them for a balanced diet. | Fish has a lot of vitamin D inside. |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Vitamins are essential nutrients in an animal's diet.
About Vitamins
- Vitamins are made by plants.
- Animals get vitamins by eating plants or eating animals that have eaten plants.
Some vitamins you should know:
- Vitamin A - Important for healthy eyes.
- Vitamin B - Used in the nervous system.
- Vitamin C - Used in growth and repair.
- Vitamin D - Keeps bones healthy.