Identify the functions of specific vitamins and minerals, and correlate their deficiencies with specific diseases.
Story of scurvy on ships and the discovery of Vitamin C.
Define vitamins and minerals and their overall role.
While carbohydrates and fats provide energy, vitamins and minerals play a different role: they are called protective nutrients.
They do not provide energy, but they protect our body from diseases, strengthen our bones, and keep our systems functioning smoothly.
Explain iodine deficiency and goitre.
In the 1960s, Indian scientists noticed a widespread health issue in the Himalayan region and the Northern plains: many people had visible swelling at the front of their necks.
This condition is a disease called goitre, which is caused by a lack of the mineral iodine.
A comprehensive chart of vitamins, minerals, and their deficiencies.
Match nutrients to their specific deficiency diseases.
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Guess the nutrient based on a clinical symptom.
A patient has soft and bent bones. The doctor advises exposure to sunlight and drinking more milk. What nutrient are they lacking?
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