Vitamin A deficiency and determinants of vitamin A status in Bangladeshi children and women: findings of a national survey

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Why is it important?

The county emphasizes on vegetables and fruits to promote vitamin A nutrition. However, a major vegetables group (i.e. leafy vegetables) can be bad for vitamin A nutrition. Hence, Bangladesh needs to modify the BCC messages regarding vitamin A. Health message should underscore increased intake of animal foods besides vegetables.