Question

name any two deficiencey diseases and their causes

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Nutrient deficiencies

disease (and key nutrient involved) symptoms

pellagra (niacin)  ↔ diarrhea, skin inflammation, dementia

scurvy (vitamin C)  ↔ delayed wound healing, internal bleeding, abnormal formation of bones and teeth

iron-deficiency anemia (iron) decreased work output, reduced growth, increased health risk in pregnancy

Answer 2

pellagra (niacin) diarrhea, skin inflammation, dementia

scurvy (vitamin C) delayed wound healing, internal bleeding, abnormal formation of bones and teeth

iron-deficiency anemia (iron) decreased work output, reduced growth, increased health risk in pregnancy