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Why are vitamin A and vitamin C essential to us? Givetheir important sources.



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The deficiency of vitamin A leads to xerophthalmia(hardening of the cornea of the eye) and night blindness. The deficiency ofvitamin C leads to scurvy (bleeding gums).

The sources of vitamin A are fish liver oil,carrots, butter, and milk. The sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits, amla,and green leafy vegetables.

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