Vitamin C on Food Labels

Video Transcript

"Hi. I'm Brenda Thompson, registered dietitian and owner of Life Skills Nutrition. In this segment, I'm going to talk about vitamin C. You will find vitamin C on the food label here in this area of the food label. Vitamin C is on the food label because it is important for us to know that our children are getting these nutrients during the growth and development stages. Vitamin C is important. It aids in iron absorption. It assists in making cartilage, connective tissue, ligaments, tissues, skin and nerve transmitting substances. It is also available in carnotene which is an energy producing substance in our cells. So, sometimes if you have low energy, vitamin C may be a little helpful in boosting that energy. Also, vitamin C helps boost the immune system and it reduces the risk of heart disease, anemia and some cancers. You can find vitamin C in oranges, green sweet peppers, sweet peas, green onion, swiss chard and tangerines and also tomatoes. So if you are looking to increase your vitamin C, those are some food options."