Vitamin A
Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin. It is found only in animals, although a number of plants contain carotene, from which vitamin A can be produced in the body once the plants contain carotene are eaten.
Vitamin A may be formed in the body from the yellow pigments (containing carotene) of many fruits and vegetables, especially carrots. Vitamin A is required for vision.
Epithelial cells (those cells present in the lining of body cavities and in the skin and glands) require vitamin A. This vitamin also required for resistance to infection.
Deficiency of Vitamin A may cause impairment in bone formation, impairment of night vision, malfunction of epithelial tissues, and defect inn the enamel of teeth.
Vitamin A
The primary goal of food is to promote our health and general well-being. Food science entails comprehending the characteristics, composition, and behaviors of food constituents in different situations, such as storage, handling, and consumption.
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