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Screening Quiz: Are You Getting Enough Vitamin C in your Diet?

Is Your Diet Giving You Enough Vitamin C?

By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Updated: September 17, 2008

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Do you need vitamin C supplements?

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Vitamin C is necessary for a healthy immune system, strong connective tissue, and for general good health. Dietary sources include citrus fruits, strawberries, peppers, tomatoes, and other berries, fruits and vegetables.

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin C in Your Diet?

Certain chronic disorders, smoking, and other factors may mean that you need more vitamin C than you might be getting from your diet. If you are not getting enough vitamin C you may be tired, you may bruise easily, and you may just feel generally ill. If your diet doesn't give you enough vitamin C, you may need to add supplemental vitamin C (buy direct) to your diet.

Vitamin C Screening Quiz

Find out whether or not you may need more vitamin C with this Vitamin C Screening Quiz. Remember that this is just screening quiz, and not a diagnostic test. If you think you have any health problems, you need to see your health care provider.

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