Vitamin A is not one vitamin but consists of a group of compounds with vitamin A activity.1<\/sup>\u00a0Vitamin A is found in many animal foods such as eggs and meat. Many plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, have colorful pigments called provitamin A carotenoids which can convert to vitamin A in the body.1,2<\/sup>\u00a0The most commonly known provitamin A carotenoid is beta-carotene.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Vitamin A is important in many ways:3<\/sup><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Oranges and 100% orange juice are one of the main contributors of a provitamin A carotenoid called beta-cryptoxanthin in the U.S. diet.4<\/sup> An abundance of provitamin A carotenoids can be found in sweet potatoes, pumpkin and cantaloupe, making these foods reddish orange.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n An 8-ounce glass of 100% orange juice supplies 2% of the recommended Daily Value for vitamin A.*<\/sup><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Inadequate intake of vitamin A can lead to vision disturbances, blindness, a higher risk for illness, and impairment of iron transport within the body.1<\/sup>\u00a0Vitamin A deficiency is rare in North America, but occurs in many developing countries.5<\/sup><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n 100% orange juice has all 3 provitamin A carotenoids that can form vitamin A in the body \u2013 beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin.6<\/sup><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n Here\u2019s why vitamin A is so important at all life stages:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n *Values based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrient values may vary based on manufacturer, brand, and product types.<\/p>\r\n\r\nBenefits of Vitamin A<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Vitamin A Deficiency<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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