Vitamins and minerals

Vitamins and minerals are necessary for the healthy functioning of our bodies but if you have a balanced diet, most can be found in the foods we eat.

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Vitamin B

The B vitamins are a group of vitamins needed for good health. Learn about what the B vitamins do, what foods have them and vitamin B deficiencies.

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Vitamin C

Vitamin C is important for your health and is gained from what you eat and drink each day. Learn about the sources of vitamin C and its recommended intake and vitamin C deficiency.

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Vitamin A

Vitamin A is important for good vision, healthy skin and for supporting the immune system. Most Australians can get enough from eating a varied, healthy diet. Learn more here.

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Foods high in vitamin D

Vitamin D is essential for your body to absorb calcium properly and for healthy bones and muscles. Most vitamin D comes from sunlight, but it is also found in some foods. Learn here how to get enough vitamin D.

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Vitamin K deficiency

Vitamin K deficiency can stop your blood from clotting properly and can weaken your bones. Read more here about Vitamin K diagnosis, prevention and treatment.

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Vitamin E

Vitamin E is important for proper functioning of many of the body's organs. It helps to maintain healthy skin, good vision, and correct functioning of the immune system.

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Folate

Folate is a B-group vitamin that our bodies need to grow and develop. Find out more, including why folate is especially important for pregnant women.

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Can you boost your immune system against the coronavirus (COVID-19)?

It's OK to feel anxious about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Here's what you can do to protect yourself from viruses — and what won't help, such as face masks or supplements.

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Vitamin B12 test

This test measures the amount of vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, in your blood.

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Foods high in vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is essential to your blood, brain and nervous system, and if you don’t have enough B12 you may feel tired and sick. Find out what foods are high in vitamin B12 here.

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Vitamin D deficiency

Learn the benefits of maintaining healthy vitamin D levels and when to get tested.

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Vitamin D test

Vitamin D deficiency is common in Australians, so your doctor may ask you to take a test as part of your general check up.

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B12 deficiencies

To maintain optimum health it's important to get enough of the right nutrients. Learn how a vitamin B12 deficiency can affect you.

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Food supplements

Also called dietary supplements or vitamin pills, food supplements may fill any nutritional gaps in your diet. But most people don’t need them.

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Scurvy

Scurvy can affect people who do not get enough vitamin C. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments, and how changes to your diet can prevent scurvy.

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Dairy foods

Dairy foods such as milk, yoghurt and cheese are rich sources of many vitamins and minerals, including calcium — essential to bone health.

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Medicines during pregnancy

Learn more about taking medicines during pregnancy, which includes over-the-counter medicine as well as herbal supplements and vitamins.

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Rickets

Rickets is a bone disease, usually a result of low vitamin D levels, that causes soft and weak bones. It occurs in children and, occasionally, teenagers.

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Healthy eating over 60

Your body changes over time. Here's what to eat, how to maintain your appetite and stay well as you get older.

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Folate test

Folate is an important nutrient for making normal red blood cells. The folate test checks whether you have enough folate in your blood.

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A balanced diet

Get some of the best tips on how to eat a wide variety of foods in the right proportions for a healthy diet.

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Healthy eating

Healthy eating tips and topics, such as vegetarian food, healthy food swaps and how to eat a balanced diet, among others.

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Malnutrition

Malnutrition is a serious condition that develops when someone doesn’t have enough nutrients for their body’s needs. Find out here who is at risk of malnutrition.

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How to meet your iron needs - infographic

Need help getting enough iron? Check out this infographic to ensure you get an adequate iron intake with a balanced diet.

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Iodine

Iodine is essential for making proteins and the growth of your bones and nerves. Learn more about what you get in iodine and how much you need.

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Healthy food swaps

Eating fewer foods that are high in calories, fat, salt and sugars, and swapping them for something healthier is a great way to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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How to read food labels

Food labels contain detailed information about the contents of food we buy and can help us make informed decisions about our diet and healthy eating choices.

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Kilojoules

Kilojoules are the way to measure both the energy in food and drink, and the energy the body uses. Find out more about kilojoules and how many you need.

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Osteoporosis prevention

You can strengthen your bones and help prevent osteoporosis with a healthy diet and good exercise regime. Find out why your lifestyle affects your bone density.

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