Why is Vitamin A deficiency dangerous?
Vitamin A deficiency is dangerous because it makes childrens bodies less able to fight off illnesses, such as diarrhoea and measles. Children with Vitamin A deficiency are more likely to become ill if they get one of the three most common illnesses and it may even kill the child. It is possible to be Vitamin A deficient without knowing it, so it is very important that everyone, especially children, eat plenty of the foods which contain a lot of Vitamin A. Severe Vitamin A deficiency can damage eyes and can cause permanent blindness if the childs body has very little Vitamin A. What foods contain a lot of Vitamin A? Breast milk contains lots of Vitamin A. Although children become too old to receive milk from their mother it is essential that they appreciate the advantages such a natural food will give their younger brothers and sisters. Young girls, who will one day, become mothers need to know the benefits of feeding their children naturally. It is best for any child if they can receiv
