Definitions Flashcards
1
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What is osteoporosis?
A
Bone disease. Occurs in elderly woman. Occurs when calcium leaves bones.
2
Q
What is rickets?
A
Bone disease. Occurs in children who have a deficiency of calcium.
3
Q
What is kwashiorkor?
A
Occurs mainly in developing countries. Protein deficiency.
4
Q
What is scurvy?
A
Deficiency disease. Occurs amongst sailors + pirates on board ships that sailed for longer than fruit + veg could be stored
5
Q
What is cholecalciferol?
A
Proper name for vitamin d
6
Q
What is mash direct?
A
Cook-chill potato + veg product company. Based in comber.
