PLANT SOURCES OF VITAMIN-A AND HUMAN-NUTRITION REVISITED - RECENT-EVIDENCE FROM DEVELOPING-COUNTRIES

Although certain green edible plants and fruits are natural sources of beta-carotene, their inclusion in the diets of children in third worl d countries as a practical source of vitamin A may be unrealistic due to cultural bias. Further examination of cultural perceptions and beli efs should be undertaken before proposing or endorsing dietary recomme ndations.