Question

How much quantity of vitamin is required everyday?

Answer 1

Hint: Vitamins are organic compounds that play a vital role in conducting metabolic activities in the body. Unlike other nutrients (such as proteins, carbs or fats) vitamins are required in a comparatively lesser amount.

Complete Answer
There are basically five types of vitamins namely A, B complex, C, D, E, and K with each having specific importance in conduction of various metabolic activities. One shall definitely include vitamin rich sources of vitamins in his/her diet. Vitamins can be further divided into two categories:
Water soluble vitamins: are those that are soluble in water. They need to be consumed on a regular basis as they get washed from the body with urine. It includes Vitamin A, D, E, and K.
Fat soluble vitamins: are those that are soluble in fats. they get stored in the body along with fat therefore, shall be consumed in limited amounts only. It includes Vitamin C and B complex.
Vitamins are the substances that are required by the body in limited amounts. They can be easily maintained in the body by consumption of vitamin rich food on a daily basis. Following table gives a brief description of the required amount and rich sources of these vitamins.

VITAMINS	AMOUNT REQUIRED (everyday)	SOURCES
A	Males - 900 mg, Females - 734 mg	Carrots, Apples
B	1.5- 2.5 mg	Broccoli, Egg, milk
C	65-90mg	Citrus fruits
D	15mg	Cereals, egg yolk
E	15mg	Almonds, nuts
K	90-120 mg	Coconut oil, green leafy vegetables

Note:
These vitamins are referred to with specific scientific names in order to make studies and medical processes easier. Vitamin A is called Retinol, vitamin C is called Ascorbic acid, vitamin D is called Tocopherol and vitamin K is called Phytonadione. Vitamin B has various complex forms with each having a specific scientific name.