Vitamin A Promotes good vision and prevents eye diseases Keeps skin healthy Boosts development of bones and teeth in children Strengthens the immune system to fight off disease Recommended Dietary Allowances Children Ages 1 to 3: 400 mcg* Ages 4 to 6: 500 mcg Ages 7 to 10: 700 mcg Women, age 11 and older: 800 mcg Men, age 11 and older: 1,000 mcg Pregnant women: 800 mcg Nursing mothers During the first six months: 1,300 mcg During the second six months: 1,200 mcg Good Food Sources: sweet potatoes; carrots; broccoli; red peppers; spinach; tomatoes; liver; fish; egg yolks; milk and other dairy products. *Vitamin recommendations sometimes are listed in micrograms and sometimes in milligrams. There are 1,000 micrograms (mcg) in every milligram (mg). Home | Vitamin B1 | Vitamin B2 | Vitamin B3 | Vitamin B6 | Vitamin B12 | Folate | Vitamin C | Vitamin D | Vitamin E | Vitamin K | Balanced Diet | Fast Health Tips Directory