Effect of Sunflower Oil on the Absorption of β - Carotene and Serum Retinol Levels in the Preschool Children
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Department of Biochemistry, Sri Avinashilingam Home Science College for Women, Coimbatore 641 043, Tamil Nadu ,IN
Janabai Giri -
Department of Biochemistry, Sri Avinashilingam Home Science College for Women, Coimbatore 641 043, Tamil Nadu ,INA. Nandhini
Abstract
Vitamin A deficiency is a major public health problem in India. It is estimated that 10,000 to 12,000 persons in India, mostly children go blind due to this deficiency. Pre-schoolers (4 to 6 years) the most severe and alarming nutrition deficient sector get their vitamin A through vegetables and fruits. It has been demonstrated that inclusion of green leafy vegetables in their diets results in marked increase in their serum vitamin A concentration.Downloads
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1986-11-01
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Giri, J., & Nandhini, A. (1986). Effect of Sunflower Oil on the Absorption of β - Carotene and Serum Retinol Levels in the Preschool Children. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 22(11), 323–329. Retrieved from http://informaticsjournals.com/index.php/ijnd/article/view/13165
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