2.4.2 - Deficiency Diseases
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Practice Questions
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What is a deficiency disease?
💡 Hint: Think of examples like rickets or scurvy.
Name one vitamin deficiency that can cause rickets.
💡 Hint: Recall the importance of vitamin D for bones.
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What deficiency disease is characterized by weak bones?
💡 Hint: Think about the vitamin related to bone health.
True or False: Scurvy is caused by a deficiency in vitamin C.
💡 Hint: Consider the symptoms of scurvy.
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Critically evaluate the impact of societal dietary habits on the prevalence of deficiency diseases in modern times.
💡 Hint: Consider the correlation between processed foods and nutrient deficiencies.
Design a simple educational pamphlet aimed at children, explaining the importance of vitamins and what foods to eat.
💡 Hint: Think about appealing visuals and language that would engage kids.
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