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· Growing children require a lot of protein. Lack of protein will cause a disease known as kwashiorkor (stunted growth) vitamin function Effect of deficiency A· For growth and to promote healthy skin · for good vision at night · night blindness B · promotes the effective functioning of the nervous system · controls the supply of carbohydrates to the muscle and nerve cells · Beri-beri · Pellagra · anaemia C · increases immunity against diseases · promotes healthy skin · scurvy · anaemia D · helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the small intestines for the growth of strong bones and teeth · rickets · tooth decay E · maintains a healthy reproductive system · sterility K · necessary for the clotting of blood · blood slow to clot
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoVitamin C deficiency causes scurvy.
Vitamin B deficiency causes beri-beri.
Vitamin D deficiency causes rickets.
Vitamin A deficiency causes blindness.
Vitamin B-12 deficiency causes anemia.
Protein deficiency causes kwashkiorkor. (An African word, I know it sounds bizarre.)
There are many others.
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∙ 12y agoiron,vitamins, protein,fibre
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Name two groups of people that are prone to nutrient deficiencies?
Two groups of people who are prone to nutrient deficiencies are pregnant women and teenagers.
What is used to detect nutrient deficiencies?
assessment techniques
Study the cause of nutrient deficiencies in plants and their prevention?
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Foliar fertilizers are fertilizers that are applied to boost nutrient density in crops and to correct nutrient deficiencies.
Who can you use nutrient deficiency in a sentence?
Some people could develop nutrient deficiencies, which slow growth down. :) hope this helped
What has the author K Snowball written?
K. Snowball has written: 'Symptoms of nutrient deficiencies'
What is the meaning of 2012 nutrition theme?
to focus intake of vegetables in order to prevent diseases based on nutrient deficiencies
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Many would like to consider alcohol as a food nutrient, but it not only is not a food nutrient, it can result in nutrient deficiencies of folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Calcium, and possibly others. For more information visit the Related Link.
What are some solutions to prevent nutrient deficiencies?
The solution to prevent nutrient deficiencies is simply to ensure that you're getting enough of the nutrients that you need. For example, it is recommended that people consume 1,000 to 1,300 mg of calcium each day, and 10 mg of iron.
Why do plants suffer from nutrient deficiencies despite mycorrhizal association is found in most plants?
plants in the desert don't get enough rain
Do you produce sperm with kidney disease?
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How can compost and plant soil be compared?
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