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	Vitamin A Forms: Retinol and other retinoids, Beta carotene and other carotenoids Sources: Brightly colored vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots, cantaloupes, and spinach RDA: 3000 IU for adults Description: Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that is involved in red blood cell production, night vision, and gene expression. Vitamin A is also necessary for maintaining healthy skin, protein synthesis, and proper function of the digestive and urinary tract. In addition, it is an antioxidant. However, dosages of greater than 5000IU are not recommended. Find foods (no breakfast cereals) that have highest amounts of Vitamin A per gram. Find foods (no breakfast cereals) that have highest amounts of Vitamin A per Calorie.