A Source: Eggs,
milk, liver, fish, spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes Effects of deficiency: Weakened immune system, night blindness; hinders embryological development Who's at risk: Alcoholics, infants in poor countries with foods low in beta - carotene; people in Africa and Southeast Asia, where polished rice, which lacks the vitamin, is a staple Fortification options: Milk, oil, margarine Estimated millions of children affected:
milk, liver, fish, spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes Effects of deficiency: Weakened immune system, night blindness; hinders embryological development Who's at risk: Alcoholics, infants in poor countries
with foods low in beta - carotene; people in Africa and Southeast Asia, where polished
rice, which
lacks the vitamin, is a staple Fortification options:
Milk, oil, margarine Estimated millions of children affected:
Milk, oil, margarine Estimated millions of children affected: 140