Nutrition Expert Tapped for Vitamin A Article

Clinical Associate Professor and Chair for the Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Mindy Haar, Ph.D., RDN, was one of several experts featured in the Everyday Health article “8 Foods High in Vitamin A.” In addition to recommending vitamin A-rich foods, including sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and canteloupe, she noted that certain populations may be at a higher risk for deficiencies.

“With gastrointestinal diseases such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, there is a higher risk of vitamin A deficiency, even when intake is adequate or supplements are taken,” said Haar.