3.2 - Deficiency Diseases
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What is scurvy and what causes it?
💡 Hint: Think about a vitamin that is often found in fruits.
Name a food high in iron.
💡 Hint: It's a leafy green vegetable.
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What is the main cause of goiter?
💡 Hint: Think about the mineral linked to the thyroid gland.
True or False: Scurvy can be prevented by consuming enough fruits and vegetables.
💡 Hint: Consider what vitamins fruits and vegetables provide.
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Design a week-long meal plan that provides all necessary vitamins and minerals to prevent deficiency diseases.
💡 Hint: Look for foods from all food groups.
Evaluate the impact of poor dietary choices on public health concerning deficiency diseases in a community.
💡 Hint: Consider what might happen if many people in a community don't eat nutritious foods.
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