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What deficency disease is caused by a diet that lacks iodine?
Goiter is caused by a diet deficient in iodine.
Why is it advised to have iodine in your diet?
A deficiency of iodine causes the disease goiter.
Which of the halogens is used as goitre control?
Iodine. Lack of iodine in the diet can cause goitres.
Do you need iodine in diet?
yes. for thyroid function.
Is it necessary to have iodine in life?
Yes, in humans at least. Iodine is an essential element, meaning we must consume it in our diet. We need iodine for our thyroid gland to work properly, but you shouldn't worry about becoming deficient in iodine since in most counties iodine has been added to table salt since the 1920's.
Inadequate amount of dietary iodine may be the cause of?
iodine deficiency is caused mainly due to reduced intake of iodised salt.
A goiter may form as a consequence of an inadequate intake of?
Lack of Iodine. That's why they invented Iodized salt. It was quite common before that.
What causes the two types of protein-energy malnutrition?
Kwashiorkor occurs with fair or adequate calorie intake but inadequate protein intake, while marasmus occurs when the diet is inadequate in both calories and protein.
What signs may indicate that a clients diet was inadequate?
Poor health and skin are principle signs of an inadequate diet.
Which disease is mostly found in hilly areas swelling in the thyroid?
It is called goiter in medical term. It is due to less intake of iodine in the diet.
Why would there be No bowel movement but stomach is not hard?
Inadequate intake to currently form feces - ie liquid diet; or, is becoming impacted but not to extent of symptoms; or, ... etc.
What does Marasmus develop from?
Inadequate energy and protein intake (or nutrient intake overall)
What deficency disease is caused by a diet that lacks iodine?
Goiter is caused by a diet deficient in iodine.
What causes a simple goiter and is it heredity?
A low dietary intake of iodine.
How can Korsakoff's syndrome be prevented?
depends on either maintaining a diet with a sufficient intake of thiamine, or supplementing an inadequate diet with vitamin preparations. Certainly, one of the most important forms of prevention involves treating the underlying alcohol addiction
What problems are associated with an inadequate diet?
many
Why is it advised to have iodine in your diet?
A deficiency of iodine causes the disease goiter.
