Table 3: FSV sources and cl inical signs of deficiency [9].
Examples of dietary sources | Phenotypic signs of deficiency | |
---|---|---|
Vitamin A | Sweet potato, Raw carrots, Red bell pepper, Spinach, Butternut squash, Cantaloupe |
Xerophthalmia, Follicular hyperkeratosis, Impaired immunocompetence |
Vitamin D | Cod liver oil, Sockeye salmon, Fortified cow's milk, Sardines, Egg yolk, Liver |
Rickets, Osteomalacia |
Vitamin E | Almonds, Sunflower oil, Mixed nuts, Canola oil, Asparagus, Olive oil, Spinach |
Poor transmission of nerve impulses, Muscle weakness, Retinal degeneration |
Vitamin K | Collard greens, Kale, Spinach, Broccoli, Asparagus, Avocado, Carrots |
Hypoprothrombinemia, Hemorrhage |