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Scurvy is caused by a … deficiency
Vitamin
C
Symptoms of scurvy
feeling
tired
+
weak
( production f collagen fibres in the body is affected )
sad
, join
muscular
or
leg
pain,
swollen
/
bleeding
gums
,
red/
blue
spots
on
skin
foods that help with scurvy
oranges,
lemons,
limes
foods rich with vitamin C
Anaemia is caused by a … deficiency
Iron
Symptoms
of anaemia
Tiredness,
weakness,
slowness
of
breath,
pale
/
yellowish
skin,
irregular
heartbeat,
dizziness
/
lightheadedness,
chest
pain
,
cold hands
+
feet
Anaemia,
foods that help
Red
meat
,
nuts
,
dried
fruit,
spinach
Iron
is needed for
Haemoglobin
for red blood
cells
Rickets
is caused by a … deficiency
Vitamin
D
and
calcium
Symptoms of rickets
Painful
bones,
muscle
weakness,
cramps
+
spasms,
slowed
growth
and
development,
dental
problems
foods that help, rickets
cheese,
sunlight,
oranges,
lemons
, foods high in calcium and vitamin D