Nutrient deficiency Flashcards
1
Q
what’s the deal with goiters?
A
- the swelling of the thyroid gland in the throat
- caused by the deficiency of iodine
2
Q
what’s the deal with scurvy?
A
- bleeding gums that cause loss of teeth, bruising, decreased resistances to other diseases
- caused by the deficiency of vitamin C
3
Q
what’s the deal with anemia?
A
- deficiency of iron
- decreased in the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood
- fatigue, shortness of breath, cold hands and feet, chest pain, pale skin, etc
4
Q
what’s the deal with heavy metal poisoning?
A
It is the accumulation of various heavy metals in your body. symptoms: headache, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, brain fog, heavy metals: copper, iron, zinc, etc.