FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FUTURE TRENDS IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

PERSONALIZED NUTRITION AND HEALTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A lack of Vitamin C causes which deficiency?
A
Rickets
B
Scurvy
C
Kwashiorkor
D
Anemia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As a clinical manifestation of severe vitamin C deficiency, scurvy is caused by ascorbic acid’s role in collagen synthesis. Collagen type IV is the main constituent of blood vessel walls, skin, and specifically, the basement membrane zone separating the epidermis from the dermis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Scurvy is a disease caused by a serious vitamin C deficiency. Not eating enough fruits and vegetables is the main cause of the disease. Left untreated, scurvy can lead to bleeding gums, loosened teeth and bleeding under your skin. Treatment for the condition includes getting plenty of vitamin C in your diet.

Detailed explanation-3: -Scurvy is a disease that’s caused by a deficiency in vitamin C (aka ascorbic acid), which is rare in the developed world.

Detailed explanation-4: -Severe deficiency, called scurvy, causes bruising, gum and dental problems, dry hair and skin, and anemia. The diagnosis is based on symptoms and sometimes blood tests. Increasing consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables or taking vitamin C supplements by mouth usually corrects the deficiency.

Detailed explanation-5: -01/7Vitamin C deficiency can lead to many diseases. When it comes to maintaining a healthy body, our nutrients and minerals play an important role. 02/7Scurvy. 03/7Hyperthyroidism. 04/7Anaemia. 05/7Bleeding gums. 06/7Skin diseases. 07/7How to treat vitamin C deficiency? 11-Oct-2021

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