NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Scurvy is caused by not having enough vitamin C in your diet for at least 3 months. Vitamin C is mainly found in fruit and vegetables. Even people who do not eat very healthily all the time are not usually considered at risk of scurvy.

Detailed explanation-2: -scurvy, also called vitamin C deficiency, one of the oldest-known nutritional disorders of humankind, caused by a dietary lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), a nutrient found in many fresh fruits and vegetables, particularly the citrus fruits.

Detailed explanation-3: -Scurvy occurs when there is a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). The deficiency leads to symptoms of weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin problems. This is because vitamin C is necessary to make collagen, an important component in connective tissues.