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

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy
10th Edition
ISBN:9780357391747
Author:DEBRUYNE
Publisher:DEBRUYNE
Chapter18: Fiber-modified Diets For Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 9SC
icon
Related questions
Question

 

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

Expert Solution
Introduction

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.

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Bacterial infections
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, nursing and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy
Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:
9780357391747
Author:
DEBRUYNE
Publisher:
Cengage
Body Structures & Functions
Body Structures & Functions
Biology
ISBN:
9781285695495
Author:
Scott
Publisher:
Cengage
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co…
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co…
Biology
ISBN:
9781305251052
Author:
Michael Cummings
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Principles Of Radiographic Imaging: An Art And A …
Principles Of Radiographic Imaging: An Art And A …
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:
9781337711067
Author:
Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler, Vesna Balac
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira…
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira…
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:
9781305634350
Author:
Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions
Nursing
ISBN:
9781305441620
Author:
WOODROW
Publisher:
Cengage