deficiencies

Cards (10)

  • 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