Malnutrition Signs and Deficiencies Flashcards
1
Q
Dull, Dry, Brittle hair
A
protein
2
Q
Corkscrew Hair
A
Vit. C
3
Q
Dark Circles under eyes
A
Iron
4
Q
Redness at corner of eyes
A
B. Vitamins
5
Q
Keratinization of eyes
A
Vit. A
6
Q
Ridged Fingernails
A
Protein
7
Q
Spoon-shaped nails
A
Iron
8
Q
Dry cracked lips, soreness in mouth, redness at corners
A
B Vitamins
9
Q
Glossitis
A
B Vitamins
10
Q
Bleeding gums
A
Vit. C
11
Q
Decreased taste
A
Zinc
12
Q
Poor wound healing
A
Protein, Vit. C, Zinc
13
Q
Dry, rough skin or lack of fat layer under skin
A
B Vitamins, Protein, Vit. A, Essential Fatty Acids
14
Q
Easy Bruising
A
Vit. C, K
15
Q
Pale skin
A
Iron
16
Q
keratinization of skin
A
Vit. A
17
Q
Dementia
A
B Vitamins, Vit. C
18
Q
Goiter
A
Iodine
19
Q
Rickets
A
Vit. D
20
Q
Peripheral Nueropathy
A
B. Vitamins
21
Q
Edema
A
Protein
