Studies indicate that adequate _____ status helps prevent and decreases the severity of measles and other infectious diseases.

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Adequate vitamin A status has been shown to help prevent and reduce the severity of measles and other infectious diseases. Vitamin A plays a role in maintaining the integrity of the epithelial cells, which form a barrier against infection, and also supports immune function. Deficiencies in vitamin A have been associated with increased susceptibility to infection and poorer outcomes. While other vitamins (such as vitamin D and vitamin C) also play important roles in immune function, the evidence for their specific effects on measles and other infectious diseases is less clear.

Studies Indicate That Adequate _____ Status Helps Prevent and Decreases