Deficiency diseases Flashcards
1
Q
what are deficiency diseases?
A
diseases caused by a lack of essential nutrients in the diet
2
Q
what causes scurvy, and what are its symptoms?
A
vitamin C deficiency; symptoms include bleeding gums, weakness, and slow wound healing
3
Q
what is rickets, and what causes it?
A
a disease caused by vitamin D deficiency, leading to weak, soft bones and skeletal deformities in children
4
Q
what is beriberi, and which vitamin deficiency causes it?
A
a disease caused by vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency, leading to muscle weakness and nerve damage
5
Q
what is kwashiorkor, and how does it develop?
A
a protein deficiency disease causing swollen abdomen, muscle wasting, and stunted growth, common in malnourished children
