Micronutrient Poster
Vitamin A
Role of Vitamin A
- Vision
- Gene transcription
- Immune function
- Skin health
- Bone metabolism
Consequences of low levels of Vitamin A
- Night blindness
- Cornea destruction
- Immune system is impaired
- Respiratory infection
- Growth retardation
- Infections
- Drying of the skin
- Scaling and follicular thickening if the skin
Sources of Vitamin A
- Sweet potato
- Carrots
- Spinach
- Kale
- Broccoli
- Tomatoes
- Eggs