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A priming dose of oral vitamin A given to preschool children may extend protection conferred by a...

Authors :
Humphrey, Jean H.
West, Keith P.
Source :
Journal of Nutrition. Aug93, Vol. 123 Issue 8, p1363-1369. 7p. 3 Charts, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Determines whether a priming dose of vitamin A would extend the protection of a 60,000-microgram retinol equivalent (RE) oral dose. Comparison of serum retinol concentration measurements among xerophthalmic and non-xerophthalmic pre-school children.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00223166
Volume :
123
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Nutrition
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9311156619