Orange coloured fruits and vegetables contain beta-carotene which is needed
for the production of Vitamin A.
Food sources of beta-carotene
apricots,
carrots
Functions of Vitamin A
It is a fat-soluble vitamin (dissolves in fat). It is important for your eye-sight because it aids in the maintenance of cornea. It is crutial for the maintainence of your skin. It also helps in bone and tooth growth and your overall immune function.
The Canadian's Food Guide (CFG) suggests:
"Choose at least one dark green and one orange vegetable each day to help you get enough of the vitamin folate and vitamin A.
Try orange vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, pumpkin or yams. Apricots, cantaloupes, mangoes, nectarines, papaya and peaches also contain vitamin A and can be chosen instead of one orange vegetable."
Reference:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/choose-choix/fruit/tips-trucs-eng.php
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