It is very necessary for the general growth of the body. If the diet lacks vitamin A. There shall not be normal and proper growth of the body or skeleton.
Functions:
Vitamin ‘A’ has following functions in the body: –
1. Healing of wounds.
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2. Vigour and stamina.
3. Building of resistance against infections, diseases. It protects the body against microbial infections.
4. Eyesight.
Deficiency of Vitamin A
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If there is deficiency of Vitamin A in the body, a person may suffer from any one of the following diseases:
1. Night blindness
2. Skin Lesions
3. Retarded and stunted growth of bones
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4. Intestinal diseases
5. Ailment of respiration resulting in Bronchitis, cough, cold etc.
6. Diminish vitality,
7. Ailments of Kidneys
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8. Diseases of the Cornea of eye.