Question

Explain how nutrition affects eye health.

Answer 1

Eye health is mainly dependent on the food we eat and the proper absorption of nutrients. Eating foods rich in vitamin A, C and E supplies the nutrients and antioxidants required for maintaining the health of the eye. Foods such as carrots, broccoli, egg and tomatoes which are rich in vitamin A keep the eye healthy and prevent the condition of night blindness (xerophthalmia). Most of the coloured fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants called carotenoids which help in maintaining good vision and delaying age related blindness.