Cvitaminrika

Cvitaminrika is a term used in nutrition education to describe foods, meals, or dietary patterns that are high in vitamin C (ascorbic acid). It is a neologism that combines "C vitamin" with the suffix -rika, meaning rich or abundant in several languages; in practice, it serves as a shorthand label for vitamin C–rich selections.

In practice, cvitaminrika recommendations focus on including a range of fruit and vegetable sources with high vitamin C content. Common cvitaminrika foods include citrus fruits (oranges, mandarins), berries (strawberries, raspberries), kiwi, bell peppers, leafy greens (spinach, kale), broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. The concept is often used to encourage daily intake, especially in contexts where either access to diverse produce or knowledge about nutrition is limited.

Nutritionally, vitamin C is an essential water-soluble vitamin involved in collagen synthesis, wound healing, and antioxidant protection. Adequate intake is important for health, and deficiency can lead to scurvy. Most adults require a modest daily amount; many countries list recommended dietary allowances or reference intakes that vary by age and sex. The cvitaminrika label does not denote a formal category in clinical nutrition; rather, it serves as an educational descriptor to simplify planning and communication around vitamin C–rich foods.

See also: Vitamin C, Ascorbic acid, Nutrition education, Dietary guidelines.