vitamins and their deficiencies Flashcards
1
what is the deficiency called in vitamin D and calcium?
because of what is the deficiency ?
effects-
-Rickets
because of vitamin D and calcium
when you have “rickets” , it’s where your bones deform
2
what is the deficiency in iron called?
because of what is the deficiency ?
effects-
- Anaemia
deficiency in iron
the effect is that you have low hemoglobin (blood)
3
what is the deficiency in salts and iodine called?
because of what is the deficiency ?
effects-
Goiter
deficiency in salts and iodine
swollen neck
4
what is deficiency in vitamin C?
because of what is the deficiency ?
effects-
Scurvy
deficiency in vitamin C
you’ll have bleeding gums
5
what is deficiency in vitamin A?
because of what is the deficiency ?
effects-
night blindness
deficiency in vitamin A
you’ll not be able to see in dark so night blindness
6
what is deficiency in vitamin B1called?
because of what is the deficiency ?
effects-
beri-beri
deficiency in vitamin B1
you’ll have weak bones and low immunity