Nutrition Terms: Vitamin Deficiency Flashcards
Vitamin Def
1
Q
Malnutrition
A
organ dysfunction, low immunity defense
2
Q
Cachectic
A
Fat and muscle wasting
3
Q
Failure to Thrive
A
Weight loss, anorexia, low desire and energy to perform ADLS
4
Q
Pellagara
A
Inflamed skin/mucous membrane, dementia-Niacin (B3) deficiency
5
Q
Scurvy
A
Swelling/ Bleeding gums, petechiae- vitamin c deficiency
6
Q
Follicular Hyperkeratosis
A
bumpy dry skin - Vitamin A deficiency
7
Q
Bitot’s spots
A
Keratin buildup on the conjunctiva - Vitamin A deficiency
8
Q
Rickets
A
Weak bones- Vitamin D and Ca/Phos deficiency
9
Q
Magenta Tounge
A
Riboflavin B2 deficiency
