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==History==
The value of eating certain foods to maintain health was recognized long before vitamins were identified. The [[ancient Egyptians]] knew that feeding [[liver (food)|liver]] to a person may help with [[night blindness]], an illness now known to be caused by a [[vitamin A]] deficiency. The advancement of ocean voyages during the [[Age of Discovery]] resulted in prolonged periods without access to fresh fruits and vegetables, and made illnesses from vitamin deficiency common among ships' crews.

History

The value of eating certain foods to maintain health was recognized long before vitamins were identified. The ancient Egyptians knew that feeding liver to a person may help with night blindness, an illness now known to be caused by a vitamin A deficiency. The advancement of ocean voyages during the Age of Discovery resulted in prolonged periods without access to fresh fruits and vegetables, and made illnesses from vitamin deficiency common among ships' crews.