Vitamin A
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Vitamin A
Vitamin A is extremely important to maintain healthy eye sight and to keep a functioning immune system.
Vitamin A deficiency is estimated to affect approximately one third of children under the age of five around the world. It is estimated to claim the lives of 670,000 children under five annually.Approximately 250,000-500,000 children in developing countries become blind each year owing to vitamin A deficiency, with the highest prevalence in Southeast Asia and Africa.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vitamin A deficiency is under control in the United States, but in developing countries vitamin A deficiency is a significant concern.
Vitamin A deficiency is estimated to affect approximately one third of children under the age of five around the world. It is estimated to claim the lives of 670,000 children under five annually.Approximately 250,000-500,000 children in developing countries become blind each year owing to vitamin A deficiency, with the highest prevalence in Southeast Asia and Africa.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vitamin A deficiency is under control in the United States, but in developing countries vitamin A deficiency is a significant concern.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin A Guide
The most up-to-date lowdown on vitamins and minerals.
Updated and revised for the first time since 2000, this new edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vitamins and Minerals covers all the latest research and developments in vitamins, minerals, and supplements in the last six years. It features significant new information on Vitamins A and E, folate, and glycosamine, among many others, and sets the record straight on much of the conflicting information out there on this subject.
--Covers all research and developments in vitamins, minerals, and supplements in the last six years
--Significant new information on Vitamin A and Vitamin E, folate, glycosamine, and others
For anyone interested in health and nutrition, this guide provides up-to-date information. It explores the functions, benefits, and risks of each essential vitamin and mineral, and gives accurate information about the hottest supplements, including antioxidants, DHEA, and melatonin. The book also points out which drugs and foods may block the body's absorption of important nutrients.
Updated and revised for the first time since 2000, this new edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vitamins and Minerals covers all the latest research and developments in vitamins, minerals, and supplements in the last six years. It features significant new information on Vitamins A and E, folate, and glycosamine, among many others, and sets the record straight on much of the conflicting information out there on this subject.
--Covers all research and developments in vitamins, minerals, and supplements in the last six years
--Significant new information on Vitamin A and Vitamin E, folate, glycosamine, and others
For anyone interested in health and nutrition, this guide provides up-to-date information. It explores the functions, benefits, and risks of each essential vitamin and mineral, and gives accurate information about the hottest supplements, including antioxidants, DHEA, and melatonin. The book also points out which drugs and foods may block the body's absorption of important nutrients.
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