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∙ 15y agoScurvy is caused by a lack of vitamin C. All citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit), as well as potatoes (skin on) will keep a person from getting Scurvy.
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∙ 13y agoCitrus fruits, such as lemons and oranges prevents scurvy.
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∙ 13y agoanything with vitamin C!
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What foods can I eat to treat scurvy?
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What kind of food did Columbus bring on his voyages?
I think he brought salted meat but not enough fruit to prevent scurvy
What nutrient is needed to prevent scurvy?
Scurvy can be the result of a lack of vitamin D
What diseases does vitamin c prevent?
Scurvy.
Oranges prevent what kind of diseases?
Scurvy
How do you prevention scurvy?
scurvy is a lack of vitamin c so you should eat lemons, limes and Oranges to prevent it.
How did sailors avoid scurvy?
Sailors ate Sauerkraut to prevent scurvy because it was high in vitamin C and a lack of vitamin C can cause scurvy
What is the disease called what citrus fruits prevent?
Scurvy
What substances can be taken to prevent scurvy?
vitamin c
Does vitamin D prevent scurvy?
no, but vitamin C does! =]]
How cold you prevent scurvy?
By eating lots of oranges
Why did british soldiers eat limes?
To prevent scurvy
Which vitamin is required to prevent scurvy?
Vitamin C. Citrus fruits are good for preventing scurvy on the high seas.
