Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body. You can eat enough today to take care of tomorrow's supply. Since fat-soluble vitamins are stored, it is possible to get too much of them. Water-soluble vitamins are not stored to any degree in the body. You have to get a new supply each day.
Vitamins are in many foods.
By eating a varied diet, you can get all the vitamins your body needs. The following list describes what each vitamin does, the amount you need each day, and the best food sources. Vitamin A - Necessary for the health of your eyes and for your eyes to be able to adjust to dim lights. Also helps keep the lining of your mouth, nose, throat, and digestive tract healthy and resistant to infection. Liver, butter, whole milk, dark green vegetables, yellow fruits and vegetables, and fortified products.