BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamin K is needed to form blood clots and to stop bleeding. Babies are born with very small amounts of vitamin K stored in their bodies, which can lead to a serious bleeding problem known as vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB). VKDB can lead to brain damage and death.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vitamin E protects the cells in the retina from being damaged by free radicals. It is also an anti-aging vitamin. This title is well earned. According to the American Optometric Association, vitamin E can prevent age-related eye diseases like cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vitamin A is essential for optimal growth and development. In the developing world, vitamin A supplementation of the newborn infant reduces mortality. In the developed world, extremely preterm infants are born with low body stores of vitamin A and are at high risk of vitamin A deficiency.

Detailed explanation-4: -Babies need vitamin D to absorb calcium and phosphorus. Too little vitamin D can cause rickets, a softening and weakening of bones. Since sun exposure-an important source of vitamin D-isn’t recommended for babies, supplements are the best way to prevent vitamin D deficiency.