Diseases Caused By Nutritional Deficiencies

Question 1

What causes scurvy?

Answer 1

Vitamin C deficiency

Question 2

Kwashiorkor is caused by severe _____ deficiency. The body can’t grow and repair its tissues, and the immune system becomes weak. It can also cause stunted growth and a swollen ______.

Answer 2

Protein & belly

Question 3

What does these describe?

When adults don’t get enough Vitamin D, they can get severe bone pain =_____
When children don’t get enough Vitamin D when they are growing, their bones can become malformed =_____

Answer 3

Osteomalacia & rickets

Question 4

What does these describe?

The body can’t grow and repair its tissues, and the immune system becomes weak. It can also cause stunted growth and a swollen belly =______
The body can’t make enough collagen which can lead to bleeding and swollen gums, tiredness and muscle pain =______

Answer 4

Kwashiorkor and scurvy