What is Vitamin A

Retinol
an essential, fat-soluble nutrient
stored in body organs, mainly the
liver.

Sources
foods such as milk fat, breast milk,
butter, cheese, liver, and fish liver
oils
fortified foods, such as ready-to-eat
cereals, snack foods, margarine, and
processed dairy products
Carotenoids
Vitamin A supplements

Who needs Vitamin A and why?

Everybody needs vitamin A to
protect and promote their health, but
it is especially critical for growing
infants and children and lactating
women.

Functions

INCREASES CHANCE OF SURVIVAL

REDUCES SEVERITY OF INFECTION
PROMOTES GROWTH
PROTECTS EYE SIGHT AND THE EYE
PREVENTS ANEMIA