SB5b Non-communicable disease Flashcards
Non-communicable diseases causes? (2)
.genetic mutation
.poor diet
protein
~disease caused by deficiency
~symptoms
~kwashiorkor
~enlarged belly, small muscles, failure to grow properly
good source of protein?
~meat
~fish
~dairy
~eggs
vitamin c
~disease caused by deficiency
~symptoms
~scurvy
~swelling and bleeding gums, muscle and joint pain, tiredness
good source of vitamin c
~citrus fruits
~some vegetables
vitamin d or calcium
~disease caused by deficiency
~symptoms
~rickets or osteomalacia
~soft bones, curved leg bones
good source of vitamin d?
oily fish
good source of calcium?
~dairy products
iron
~disease caused by deficiency
~symptoms
~anaemia
~red blood cells that are smaller than normal and in reduced numbers, tiredness
good source of iron?
~red meat
~dark green leafy veggies
~egg yolk