Deficiency Diseases Flashcards
What is a deficiency disease?
A disease caused by a lack of essential nutrients in the diet.
What are some common symptoms of vitamin C deficiency?
Fatigue, swollen gums, slow wound healing, and easy bruising.
True or False: Iron deficiency can lead to anemia.
True
What are some symptoms of vitamin D deficiency?
Bone pain, muscle weakness, and increased risk of fractures.
Which vitamin deficiency can cause night blindness?
Vitamin A deficiency.
What is the main cause of calcium deficiency?
Inadequate intake of calcium-rich foods or poor absorption of calcium in the body.
True or False: Protein deficiency can lead to stunted growth in children.
True
True or False: Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in vegetarians.
True
Which nutrient deficiency can lead to a weakened immune system?
Vitamin C deficiency.
True or False: Deficiency diseases can be prevented by consuming a balanced diet.
True
Which disease can be caused by the deficiency of protein in diet?
Kwashiorkar - symptom is large belly caused by fluid collecting around intestines.Muscles become too weak to hold intestines and stomach in one place.
Which disease is caused by deficiency of Vitamin C?
Scurvy - symptoms are painful joints and bleeding gums.
What is rickets?
A disease caused by deficiency of calcium and vitamin D
Symptoms- weak, improperly formed bones
Is tiredness and shortness of breath symptoms of anaemia?True or False?
True
