Deficiency Diseases Quiz
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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?

  • Enlarged belly
  • Stunted growth
  • Small muscles
  • Bleeding gums (correct)
  • Which food group is deficient in kwashiorkor?

  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Fats
  • Protein (correct)
  • Carbohydrates
  • Which vitamin deficiency causes scurvy?

    <p>Vitamin C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if scurvy is left untreated?

    <p>Tooth loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Kwashiorkor is caused by a deficiency of ______.

    <p>protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of ______.

    <p>vitamin C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main symptom of kwashiorkor is an enlarged ______.

    <p>belly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main symptom of scurvy is ______ gums.

    <p>bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A deficiency in vitamin C can lead to ______.

    <p>scurvy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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