Question

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Ramesh was suffering from bleeding
gums. His friend advises him to have
food items like Amla and other citrus
fruits in his diet as he might be
suffering from a deficiency disease.
(3)
a) What are Deficiency diseases?
b) Which deficiency disease Ramesh
might be suffering from ?
c) Which other mineral is also
important for our bones and teeth?
Enter your answer
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Answer 1

Ramesh is suffering from a deficiency disease of vitamin C

The name of the disease is SCURVY

Calcium and phosphorus are minerals which help in making bones and teeth strong.

Answer 2

Answer:

diseases that occur due to lack of nutrients in our diet fro a long period of time

ramesh has periodontal disease

calcium is most important mineral for teeth and bones