vitamin a

• sources:


  animal sources: oily fish, eggs, butter

  carotene: carrots, peppers, dark green veg
• functions


  -improved eyesight at night

  -healthy linings of the nose and throat

  -growth

  -healthy eyes, skin, and hair
• deficiencies 


  -night blindness

  -dry/irritated lining of the nose and throat

  -delayed growth

  -dry patchy skin