Carrots and Sweet Potatoes : Beta-Carotene Promoting Healthy Skin and Vision in the Classroom

Introduction Bright orange vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes are more than colorful lunchbox fillers — they are rich sources of beta-carotene, a plant provitamin A that the body converts into vitamin A. For school-age children and adolescents, adequate vitamin A availability supports vision (especially low-light vision), healthy skin and…

How to Maintain Your Beauty in the Hot Summer

Introduction Summer is a season of sunshine, outdoor fun, and… skin challenges. High temperatures, high humidity (or sometimes very low humidity), increased UV exposure, sweat, and pollution can all conspire to make skin look dull, inflamed, oily, or prematurely aged. Maintaining healthy summer skin requires intentional shifts in routine: protection…

Summer and Sun Exposure at the Beach for All Age Groups

Introduction Summer is the season of sunshine, holidays, and outdoor adventures. For many people around the world, one of the most popular summer activities is spending time at the beach. While the sunlight offers several benefits, such as boosting vitamin D levels and improving mood, excessive exposure can pose serious…