Plant sources of vitamin A and human nutrition revisited: recent evidence from developing countries.
Although certain green edible plants and fruits are natural sources of beta-carotene, their inclusion in the diets of children in third world countries as a practical source of vitamin A may be unrealistic due to cultural bias. Further examination of cultural perceptions and beliefs should be undertaken before proposing or endorsing dietary recommendations.
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CeSSIAM Hospital de Ojos y Oidos, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Bulux
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D003906:Developing Countries; D006801:Humans; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D010945:Plants, Edible; D014801:Vitamin A / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D014801:Vitamin A