contain vitamin K; unless a doctor specifically rec-
ommends vitamin K supplementation, however,
most people should not take supplements that
contain vitamin K.
See also CONTRACEPTION; MINERALS AND HEALTH;
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS; NUTRITIONAL THERAPY; VITA-
MIN AND MINERAL THERAPY.vitamins and health 209Vitamin Dietary Sources
B 9 (folic acid) fortified breads and cereals
spinach, okra, greens
asparagus, broccoli, corn, green beans, sweet potatoes, potatoes (with skins)
tomatoes and tomato juice
legumes
tofu
seeds, nuts, peanut butter
eggs
B 12 (cyanocobalamin) fortified breads and cereals
pork, beef, ham, chicken, turkey, liver, fish, eggs
shrimp, oysters, clams
dairy products
C (ascorbic acid) citrus fruits and juices: oranges and orange juice, lemons, limes, grapefruit and grapefruit juice
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe
papaya, mangos, tangerines, guava
broccoli, kohlrabi, cabbage, cauliflower
spinach, greens
bell peppers
D (calciferol) sunlight
fortified dairy products, orange juice, and soy milk
E (tocopherol) polyunsaturated oils
egg yolks
spinach, greens
almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews
peanuts and peanut butter
seeds (sunflower, flax)
whole grains and whole grain products
wheat germ
K (quinone) spinach, lettuce other than iceberg
broccoli, cabbage, kale, kohlrabi
alfalfa (especially sprouts), oats, rye, whole wheat and whole wheat products