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Riboflavin

Good to know:	Also called vitamin B2.
Recommendations:	Men ages 14-70+, 1.3 milligrams/day Women ages 14-18, 1.0 milligrams/day Women ages 19-70+, 1.1 milligrams/day Ages 71+, 15 micrograms/day (equivalent to about 600 IU)
Benefits:	Contributes to energy production.
Food sources:	Lean meats, yogurt, milk, cheese, egg, broccoli, whole grain or enriched breads and cereals.
Day's supply in:	1 cup raisin bran cereal (0.7 mg) PLUS 1 cup milk (0.34 mg) PLUS 1 egg (0.25 mg) OR one small extra-lean hamburger (0.36 mg) PLUS 1 cup plain yogurt (0.49 mg) PLUS ½ cup fresh cooked spinach (0.21) PLUS 1 cup cottage cheese (0.36 mg)
Watch out:	Light can destroy riboflavin, so purchase milk in opaque containers.

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