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Which of the following is a deficiency disease caused by a lack of protein?
Which of the following is a deficiency disease caused by a lack of protein?
- Scurvy
- Obesity
- Kwashiorkor (correct)
- Diabetes
What is the main symptom of scurvy?
What is the main symptom of scurvy?
- Enlarged belly
- Stunted growth
- Small muscles
- Bleeding gums (correct)
Which food group is deficient in kwashiorkor?
Which food group is deficient in kwashiorkor?
- Fruits and vegetables
- Fats
- Protein (correct)
- Carbohydrates
Which vitamin deficiency causes scurvy?
Which vitamin deficiency causes scurvy?
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What happens if scurvy is left untreated?
What happens if scurvy is left untreated?
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Kwashiorkor is caused by a deficiency of ______.
Kwashiorkor is caused by a deficiency of ______.
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Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of ______.
Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of ______.
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The main symptom of kwashiorkor is an enlarged ______.
The main symptom of kwashiorkor is an enlarged ______.
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The main symptom of scurvy is ______ gums.
The main symptom of scurvy is ______ gums.
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A deficiency in vitamin C can lead to ______.
A deficiency in vitamin C can lead to ______.
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