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Why Vitamins Are Important for a Healthy Diet

We all know vitamins are important for a healthy diet, but do you know where the vitamin sources are and what each vitamin does? Check out this handy infographic by dailyinfographic.com to find out! Want to know more? Take a look at the articles at the bottom of the page from the Reference Module in Food Science that cover each vitamin.
Want to know more? Take a look at the below articles from the Reference Module in Food Science that cover each vitamin.
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