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Malaysian Boy Goes Blind from Poor Diet Choices

1/24/2025

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An eight-year-old boy in Malaysia lost his sight permanently due to a critical vitamin A deficiency caused by a diet heavy in processed foods like chicken nuggets and cookies. Dr. Erna Nadia emphasizes the dire consequences of poor nutrition, urging parents to prioritize healthy meals to protect their children's vision and overall well-being.

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An eight-year-old boy in Malaysia lost his sight permanently due to a critical vitamin A deficiency caused by a diet heavy in processed foods like chicken nuggets and cookies. Dr. Erna Nadia emphasizes the dire consequences of poor nutrition, urging parents to prioritize healthy meals to protect their children's vision and overall well-being.