A Malaysian student in Standard 2 has lost her sight completely due to vitamin A deficiency caused by a diet consisting primarily of processed foods like nuggets and sausages. The dietician who examined her revealed she had been consuming these foods since birth. The blindness is irreversible, prompting a reminder about the importance of a healthy diet.
A Malaysian student, who is only in Standard 2 lost her eyesight completely after eating an excessive amount of processed food , especially nuggets and sausages.
“She has been given only processed food – nuggets, sausages, cookies since birth until recently. She is only in Standard 2.” For illustration purposes only Vitamin A is not only important in metabolism but also essential for healthy vision, according to the Cleveland Clinic. To ensure your body receives enough Vitamin A, it’s important to consume enough green vegetables, fruits, meat, dairy products, and salmon.
She also clarified that her post is not meant to criticise the parents but merely remind everyone, including herself, about the importance of a healthy diet.
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