Vitamin A Basics
Vitamin A deficiency has the biggest concern for causing this condition
Night blindness
This group has the highest prevalence of Vitamin A deficiency in Bangladesh
Preschool children
These protein sources are commonly eaten but may not always provide enough Vitamin A
Fish and meat
Name one factor that limits access to diverse and nutrient dense foods
Poverty/Food supply/Rural location
Adding nutrients to commonly consumed foods is known as
Fortification
Sources of vitamin A
Liver, diary, eggs, fatty fish
This underlying factor links most high-risk groups for deficiency
Income/Poverty
Food most consumed in rural areas
Limited access to these types of food reduces vitamin A intake
Animal source foods
This strategy promotes eating a wider variety of foods such as vegetables and animal products
Dietary diversification
Lack of this causes night blindness
Rhodopsin
Rural areas
What are meals mostly centered around in Bangladesh
Fish and rice
Bangladesh's agriculture focuses heavily on these staples
Rice and potatoes
These programs provide high-dose Vitamin A to children but are not enough alone
Supplementation programs
What are the 4 main functions of vitamin A
Vision, growth, bone development, immune function
5%
What foods do meals typically lack that are high in Vitamin A
Leafy greens, orange veggies, eggs, and dairy
This concept has increased processed food intake while reducing traditional diets
Globalization
Growing fruits and vegetables at home is encouraged through this initiative
What are 3 deficiency outcomes
Night blindness, bone overgrowth, dry scaly skin
Approximately this percent of preschool children in Bangladesh are deficient
20%
What is 1 popular dish in Bangladesh
Fish curry/Dhokar Dalna (Fried lentil cakes) /Luchi (Fried flatbread)
Bangladesh is vulnerable to these events which affect crop supply
Climate-related disasters (floods, cyclones)
Innovative farming systems designed to withstand flooding in Bangladesh
Floating gardens