Which of the following pairs of 'mineral – source' is correct?

I. Vitamin A – Papaya

II. Iron – Spinach

the correct answer is Both I and II.

Key Points

• Vitamin A 
  • Vitamin A also stimulates the production and activity of white blood cells, participates in bone remodeling, helps maintain healthy endothelial cells (which line the internal surfaces of the body), and cells necessary for reproduction. Regulates growth and division.
  • Vitamin A is an essential fat-soluble vitamin. It can be stored in the body as fat. Its lack reduces visibility and leads to night blindness. It is usually present in fat and red colored plant-based foods such as Mango, Papaya, Squash, Carrot.
  • Carrots are a plant source rich in vitamin A.

Iron:

• Iron is important in making red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body.
• A lack of iron can lead to iron-deficiency anemia.
• Good sources of iron include:
  • liver 
  • red meat
  • beans, such as red kidney beans, edamame beans and chickpeas
  • nuts, dried fruit – such as dried apricots
  • fortified breakfast cereals
  • soy products
  • amla, spinach, jaggery, lentils