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Give the main sources of Vitamins A,C and D. Write down the names of diseases caused by their deficiency.

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VitaminSources
Deficiency diseases
A It occurs in free state or as ester in milk, butter, eggs, fish and vegetables such as cabbage and carrots.
Night blindness, retardation of growth and dryness of skin/hair.
C Citrus fruits and green vegetables.
Scurvy
D Cod liver oil, fish liver oil, meat, egg, butter etc.
Rickets, a disease related to bones

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