Chapter18: Fiber-modified Diets For Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders
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25) What is scurvy?
A) An excess of vitamin A
B) A deficiency of riboflavin
C) An excess of vitamin C
D) A deficiency of vitamin C
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Vitamins are the organic compounds which are required in small quantities. Still vitamins play an important role in several physiological and biochemical function, they are also required for the normal growth and development.
Based on the solubility vitamins are classified in to two categories, which are fat soluble vitamins and water soluble vitamins. Vitamins A, D, E and K are the fat soluble vitamins whereas B complex and vitamin C are water soluble vitamins.
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