Contents


Preface

This book presents a global perspective on the structure, key sources, metabolism, functions, deficiency, and fortification strategies of vitamin A. Divided into six chapters, the book is intended to amplify the understanding of vitamin A through aspects related to either basic science or applied technology. This book is primarily dedicated to scientists, academicians, industrial representatives, innovative technology representatives, and also any nonspecialist reader willing to learn about the

**Leila Queiroz Zepka**

Santa Maria, RS, Brazil

**Veridiana Vera de Rosso** Department of Biosciences, Federal University of São Paulo,

Santos, SP, Brazil

**Eduardo Jacob-Lopes**

Santa Maria, RS, Brazil

Food Science and Technology Department,

Food Science and Technology Department,

Federal University of Santa Maria,

Federal University of Santa Maria,

dynamic field of vitamins and their association with foods and health.
