1. If you answered yes to either a or b you may be short of Vitamin A. This risk is increased if you answered yes to both. What you can do: Increase your intake of dairy products (try to choose low fat milk with added Vitamins A & D, liver or sources rich in beta carotene such as carrots, dark green leafy vegetables or tomatoes). Vitamin A is needed to maintain healthy skin and it helps vision in dim light. Please note -- liver should be avoided in pregnancy.

2. If you answered yes to a, b or c you may be short of some of the group of 12 B vitamins. The risk is increased if you answered yes to two or more of these.

What you can do: Increase your intake of fortified breakfast cereals, offal, wholemeal products, yeast extract, pulses and dairy products. The Vitamin B group are easily destroyed by cooking so food in canteens and restaurants maybe low in these vitamins. B Vitamins are important for the release of energy from food, overall well-being and maintaining healthy skin and hair.

3. If you answered yes to a, b, c or d you may be short of Vitamin C. The risk is increased if you answered yes to two or more of these.

What you can do: Increase your intake of fresh fruit (particularly citrus fruit), juices, tomatoes and fresh vegetables. Try to eat as much freshly prepared food as possible; prolonged cooking can destroy much of the water soluble Vitamin C content. Vitamin C is required for healthy skin and teeth and for building up resistance to infection. It also aids the absorption of iron.

4. If you answered yes to a, b or c you may be short of Vitamin D. The risk is increased if you answered yes to more than one of these.

What you can do: The action of sunlight on the skin is the easiest way to boost your Vitamin D intake if you don't manage to get out in the sun much, you should eat oily fish, eggs and butter. Vitamin D works with calcium and phosphorus to build and maintain strong bones.

5. If you answered yes to a, b or c you may be short of iron. This risk is increased if you answered yes to more than one of these.

What you can do: Increase your levels of iron by boosting your intake of eggs, dried fruit, nuts or lentils and small portions of red meat, especially liver.

Iron is a mineral and absorption is increased by Vitamin C intake so ensure you are eating plenty of broccoli, tomatoes and oranges.

6. If you answered yes to a, b or c you may be short of calcium. This risk is increased if you answered yes to more than one of these.

What you can do: Increase your intake of reduced milk and cheese, eggs, leafy vegetables, and sardines. Vegans and non-dairy eaters should eat plenty of pulses, nuts, dried fruit and cereal. calcium, in conjunction with phosphorus and Vitamin ? is needed to build strong bones and teeth. A good intake in early life is important as this is when calcium is laid down in the bones.

7. If you answered yes to either a or b you could be short of zinc.

What you can do: Increase your levels of zinc by boosting your intake of nuts, beans and peas, small portions of meat and liver, seafood, particularly crab meat and oysters. Zinc is important in maintaining healthy hair and skin and is essential for normal growth.

Advisor : Pharmacist Rebecca Patterson has worked at the Phoenix Stores Ltd.

off and on since the age of 16. She can advise you on their health products.

Spacious aisles: Caption for above right photo. Phoenix employees take pride in keeping the new Pitts Bay Bermuda Pharmacy looking good.

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