My average intake is 66 mg. is less than the required intake of vitamin C. Vitamin C deficiency can develop scurvy, if vitamin C is missing in our diet. Oranges, lemons and other citrus fruits, peppers, kiwis, broccoli, berries, tomatoes and papayas are rich in vitamin C. Lack of vitamin D in the diet can develop rickets in young children. The required intake for these vitamins is 15 micrograms and my ratio is zero. Vitamin D can be obtained from exposure of the skin to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Vitamin E is responsible for the transmission of nerve impulses, body weakness and eye problems that can cause blindness. My nutrient intake for vitamin 10 mg AT and required intake is 15 mg AT, which is 5 mg less than the required amount. Foods related to vitamin E are leafy green vegetables such as spinach and kale, which are rich in vitamin E, and broccoli, hazelnuts, squash and squash are also rich in vitamin E. My vitamin K intake is 3 micrograms, definitely too low compared to the requirement which is 90 micrograms. Vitamin K deficiency can cause hemorrhagic disease of the newborn. Foods that provide vitamin K include green leafy vegetables such as kale and spinach, canola oil, olive oil and
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