Vitamin A, also called retinol, is a fat-soluble vitamin. Our
bodies store fat-soluble vitamins in the liver and fatty
tissues. The active form of vitamin A is found in animal tissue.
Red, orange, and dark green vegetables and fruits contain
precursor forms of vitamin A called carotenoids. Our bodies can
convert some of these carotenoids into vitamin A. Here are some
of vitamin A's functions: - Plays an essential role in vision -
Plays an important role in cell differentiation and cell
division - Helps in the formation and maintenance of healthy
skin and hair - Helps with proper bone growth and tooth
development - Helps the body regulate the immune system - Plays
an essential role in the reproduction process for both men and
women The recommended daily dietary allowance for vitamin A is
measured in micrograms (mcg) of Retinol Activity Equivalents
(RAE). |Age Group (in years)||Recommended Dietary Allowance| |1
– 3||300 mcg of RAE||300 mcg of RAE| |4 – 8||400 mcg of RAE||400
mcg of RAE| |9 – 13||600 mcg of RAE|