Q. All of the following statements about nutritional disorders are correct except:
A)Rickets is caused by a vitamin C deficiency.
B) Weak bones are caused by a calcium deficiency.
C) Obesity is caused by over nourishment.
D) Beriberi is caused by a vitamin B1 deficiency.
E) Lack of iodine in the diet affects metabolic rate.
A)Rickets is caused by a vitamin C deficiency.
B) Weak bones are caused by a calcium deficiency.
C) Obesity is caused by over nourishment.
D) Beriberi is caused by a vitamin B1 deficiency.
E) Lack of iodine in the diet affects metabolic rate.
A. A)
Rickets is actually caused by a vitamin D deficiency. A vitamin C deficiency leads to scurvy.
Rickets is actually caused by a vitamin D deficiency. A vitamin C deficiency leads to scurvy.
Does sudden yellow teeth indicate a particular vitamin deficiency?
Q. I've been an orange juice junkie my whole life, but I've been without it for a month now and just noticed my bottom teeth are definitely more yellow than before. I'm wondering if the two could be related. Is this a sign of a Vitamin C or some other vitamin deficiency?
A. This is from http://en.allexperts.com/q/Dentistry-966/toddlers-teeth-turning-yellow.htm
says: The yellow color is probably a surface stain. It is certainly not from a nutritional or vitamin deficiency, nor is it a symptom of an illness.
says: The yellow color is probably a surface stain. It is certainly not from a nutritional or vitamin deficiency, nor is it a symptom of an illness.
what do i say if i have to talk to a group about vitamin c deficiency diseases?
Q. i have to talk about 'scurvy' 'rickets' and something like 'berry berry' to a large group at a pirate themed camp for kids aged nine to twelve. i also have to make smoothies with lots of vitamins, but i really need something to say to the group about lack of vitamin c and the diseases that apply to it.
A. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is essential for the formation of bone and connective tissue (which binds other tissues and organs together). Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron, and it helps burns and wounds heal. Like vitamin E, vitamin C is an antioxidant: It protects cells against damage by free radicals, which are reactive by-products of normal cell activity. Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy. In adults, the deficiency usually results from a diet low in vitamin C. For example, vitamin C deficiency may develop in people who eat only such foods as dried meat, tea, toast, and canned vegetables. Smoking increases the vitamin C requirement by 30 to 50%. Surgery, and burns can significantly increase the body's requirements for vitamin C and the risk of vitamin C deficiency. The diagnosis of scurvy is based on symptoms. Blood tests detect a very low level of vitamin C. Scurvy is treated with daily vitamin C supplements. Such treatment plus iron supplements can cure the anemia.
why do I have dark spots on my leg and thigh?
Q. Hi
I am a 24 year old girl. I have had dark spots on my leg and thigh. Every now and then they appear and after about a week they disappear. I'm sure they are not caused by hitting my foot somewhere. I have heard a lot of reasons for such a condition like "Iron/vitamin C deficiency". I'm almost mixed up. please let me know the reason. Is it related to genetic or malnutrition...?
Thanx for your help.
I am a 24 year old girl. I have had dark spots on my leg and thigh. Every now and then they appear and after about a week they disappear. I'm sure they are not caused by hitting my foot somewhere. I have heard a lot of reasons for such a condition like "Iron/vitamin C deficiency". I'm almost mixed up. please let me know the reason. Is it related to genetic or malnutrition...?
Thanx for your help.
A. Depending on what the spots look like, (colour, shape etc) would vary what they may be, it could be anything from bruising to a rash or malnutrion. A sign of arterial damage or simply an alergy.
Most probably they are not a huge danger if you have been getting them for a long time and they have not adversly affected your health by now.
If you are worried about them then you should see a gp who may recomend you seek help from a dermatologist
Most probably they are not a huge danger if you have been getting them for a long time and they have not adversly affected your health by now.
If you are worried about them then you should see a gp who may recomend you seek help from a dermatologist
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