Question

2. Give the symptoms and diseases caused by the deficiency of
(a) vitamin A.
(b) vitamin B..
(c) vitamin C.
(d) Vitamin D
(e) calcium
(f) iron.
(g) iodine.
3. How will you test the presence of the following nutrients?
(a) Fats
(b) Starch
(c) Protein
4. List the symptoms of kwashiorkor and marasmus​

Answer 1

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Give the symptoms and diseases caused by the deficiency of vitamin C.

How will you test the presence of the following nutrients?

Ans. Protein.

List the symptoms of kwashiorkor and marasmus

Symptoms of Kwashiorkor:

• loss of muscle mass
• an enlarged tummy ("pot belly")
• regular infections, or more serious or long-lasting infections
• red, inflamed patches of skin that darken and peel or split open
• dry, brittle hair that falls out easily and may lose its colour
• failure to grow in height
• tiredness or irritability
• ridged or cracked nails

Symptoms of marasmus:

• chronic diarrhea
• respiratory infections
• intellectual disability
• stunted growth