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Answer for children of age 0-5

Vitamins are like tiny superheroes 🦸‍♂️ that help our bodies stay strong and healthy! They come from yummy foods like fruits 🍎, vegetables 🥕, and milk 🥛.

Without vitamins, we might feel tired or get sick. So, eating colorful foods gives us all the power we need to play and grow! 🌈

🌟 Fun fact!

Did you know? Oranges 🍊 have lots of Vitamin C, which helps you not catch colds!

💡Advice for parents

Focus on making vitamins fun—compare them to superheroes. Use colorful foods as examples to show how vitamins help us stay strong.
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Answer for children of age 6-10

Vitamins are special nutrients that our bodies need to work properly. 🌟 They help us grow, heal cuts, and even see in the dark (thanks to Vitamin A)!

Different vitamins do different jobs:

  • Vitamin D ☀️ helps bones grow strong (it comes from sunlight too!).
  • Vitamin B gives us energy from food.
  • Vitamin C 🍓 helps fight germs.

That’s why eating a mix of foods is super important!

🌟 Fun fact!

Fun fact: Sailors long ago ate lemons 🍋 to avoid scurvy—a disease caused by lack of Vitamin C!

💡Advice for parents

Explain how each vitamin has a unique role. Use simple comparisons (e.g., Vitamin D = sunshine vitamin). Encourage trying new foods.
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Answer for children of age 11-15

Vitamins are organic compounds our bodies can’t make enough of, so we must get them from food. 🥗 They act as helpers in chemical reactions—like turning food into energy or repairing cells.

Key vitamins and roles:

VitaminRoleSources
B12Supports nerves & bloodMeat, eggs
KHelps blood clotLeafy greens
EProtects cellsNuts, seeds

A deficiency (not enough) can cause serious problems—like weak bones (no Vitamin D) or poor vision (no Vitamin A). That’s why doctors say: "Eat the rainbow!" 🌈

🌟 Fun fact!

Crazy fact: Our skin makes Vitamin D when sunlight hits it—but wearing sunscreen blocks this process!

💡Advice for parents

Teach teens about deficiencies and long-term health. Use the table to show vitamin diversity. Discuss balanced diets vs. supplements.