Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce. Broken Bow is a city in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 4,120 at the 2010 census. It is named after Broken Bow, Nebraska, the former hometown of the city's founders, the Dierks brothers.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. Vitamin A is important for normal vision, the immune system, and reproduction.Vitamin A also helps the heart, lungs, kidneys, and other organs work properly. Some types of fish, such as salmon. 2  Green leafy vegetables and other green, orange, and yellow vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, and squash. 3  Fruits, including cantaloupe, apricots, and mangos. 4  Dairy products, which are among the major sources of vitamin A for Americans.
Vitamin A has many roles in health: normal vision, bone and tooth formation, cell function, and immunity. The carotenoids act as antioxidants. Vitamin A works in the lining of your lungs to help fight infection. It also helps to keep your intestines healthy. Not getting enough vitamin A can lead to night blindness. This means your eyes do not adjust when going from a lighted area to a dark area, such as when entering a dark movie theater.