what do i say if i have to talk to a group about vitamin c deficiency diseases?

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i have to talk about 'scurvy' 'rickets' and something like 'berry berry' to a large group at a pirate themed camp for kids aged nine to twelve. i also have to make smoothies with lots of vitamins, but i really need something to say to the group about lack of vitamin c and the diseases that apply to it.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is essential for the formation of bone and connective tissue (which binds other tissues and organs together). Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron, and it helps burns and wounds heal. Like vitamin E, vitamin C is an antioxidant: It protects cells against damage by free radicals, which are reactive by-products of normal cell activity. Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy. In adults, the deficiency usually results from a diet low in vitamin C. For example, vitamin C deficiency may develop in people who eat only such foods as dried meat, tea, toast, and canned vegetables. Smoking increases the vitamin C requirement by 30 to 50%. Surgery, and burns can significantly increase the body's requirements for vitamin C and the risk of vitamin C deficiency. The diagnosis of scurvy is based on symptoms. Blood tests detect a very low level of vitamin C. Scurvy is treated with daily vitamin C supplements. Such treatment plus iron supplements can cure the anemia.  (+ info)

What diseases can result from a deficiency of carbohydrates?

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No, there are no diseases. Unlike protein and fats, we do not need carbohydrate to flourish physically.

Very little carbohydrate can lead to benign ketosis, loss of sodium ions(Na+), and protein breakdown. Carbohydrate is the body's primary source of glucose, which will be broken down and used as energy in cells. The glucose breakdown occurs in cells through various processes and cycles, such as Glycolysis and Krebs cycle.
When the body is getting little carbohydrates, cells will be lacking in glucose, and as a result, these processes and cycles will not be able to run to completion. Now, the cells need to find a way to produce energy without glucose.  (+ info)

sometimes individuals who consume a balances diet have symptoms of deficiency diseases.why?

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given what u know about human digestion,explain how this may be possible.
Food does not supply every nutrient we need in an adequate amount. Even if you have what is considered a balanced diet, it will still be short in some things.

For instance, vitamin D. The latest research shows, depending on our body weight, we need 5,000 to 10,000 IU per day of D3. The primary source of dietary vitamin D is fortified milk. To get the recommended amount of vitamin D, one would have to consume three to six GALLONS of fortified milk per day. And even that might not work, because it is fortified with vitamin D2. People used to get vitamin D from the sun, but now we are told to stay out of the sun.

Iodine. People who lived around the Great Lakes area had high rates of goiter. It was found that food grown in that area was low in iodine. Salt was then iodized and that was solved. For awhile. Now only about half of our salt is iodized. Bakers used to use iodine to condition the loaf of bread before baking. Now they use bromine. Dairymen used to use iodine on the udder before milking to prevent mastitis, now they just inject the cows with antibiotics. Bromine is added to some soft drinks and sports drinks. Chlorine is added to our water. Chlorine and bromine both replace iodine in our body and the result is PCOS and other cystic diseases.

Essential fatty acids are adulterated, primarily omega six fatty acids, by partial hydrogenation and chemical additives. These are then used by the body as if they were healthy molecules. One theory of the etiology of diabetes is those damaged molecules of omega six fatty acids being used in the cell walls of the portals that are supposed to allow vitamin C and glucose to enter the cells. With damaged portals, the glucose can't get in and builds up in the blood. Read the label. If it says partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, don't eat it.

I could go on, but I'm afraid they would charge extra postage.  (+ info)

What diseases or conditions results from a deficiency of Vitamin C?

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Deficiency of Vitamin C may cause anemia, weakness of capillary, deterioration in collagen, soft gums, delayed healing of sores, wounds and skin hemorrhages. It may lower resistance to all infections and cause thyroid deficiency and premature ageing. Prolonged deficiency may cause scurvy and mild deficiency may cause anorexia, fatigue, infection, lassitude and muscular pain. Toxic effects of drugs and environmental poisons maybe enhanced due to the deficiency.
1.Common Cold - It has been proved that if Vitamin C is taken in the optimum amount regularly, it can prevent common cold; large doses of this vitamin will relieve the symptoms and shorten the duration of cold.
2. Arteriosclerosis – Large doses of Vitamin C can be administered to patients suffering from arteriosclerosis and high B.P., as it causes considerable decline in their blood cholesterol and a gradual drop in their B.P.
3. Cancer – The need for Vitamin C increases tremendously in cancer patients, due to the stress caused. Cancer patients especially children with leukemia, show symptoms of bleeding gums, bruising, and outright hemorrhaging, characteristic of Vitamin C deficiency. Patients with inoperable growths can be administered with Vitamin C dosage. This prevents cancer growth and in some cases even results in its regression.
4. Infections – Patients suffering from any infectious disease will show an abnormally low level of Vitamin C in their blood, cerebrospinal fluid or urine. Patients will retain Vitamin C in their body if they are administered with additional supplies. In an acute state of all infectious disease the administration of high doses of Vitamin C is thus indicated. Until total recovery the treatment should be continued and gradually decreased.
5. Nephritis – Any person suffering from kidney disease due to medication, high urinary loss and stress will also suffer from Vitamin C deficiency. The danger of hemorrhaging increases.

Blood will appear in the urine even if there is a mild lack of Vitamin C. For person suffering from nephritis, administration of large doses of Vitamin C daily can sometimes quickly stop the hemorrhaging or passing of bloody urine.
6. Stress – During stress lack of Vitamin C can cause blood vessels to become fragile. This can even cause a minor injury such as an ulcer and ultimately result in a major hemorrhage.
7. Other Diseases – In diseases and conditions like nose bleeding, bleeding piles, loss of smell, inflammation of the tongue, vomiting blood, dental caries, deep corneal ulcers, bleeding from the gums, rickets, delayed growth and development, black stools caused by blood in the intestines, defective formation of dentine and enamel, Vitamin C can be therapeutically used. Congenital deformities in babies can be prevented if the mother takes adequate quantity of Vitamin C along with Vitamin B Complex during her entire pregnancy.
Blood will appear in the urine even if there is a mild lack of Vitamin C. For person suffering from nephritis, administration of large doses of Vitamin C daily can sometimes quickly stop the hemorrhaging or passing of bloody urine.
6. Stress – During stress lack of Vitamin C can cause blood vessels to become fragile. This can even cause a minor injury such as an ulcer and ultimately result in a major hemorrhage.
7. Other Diseases – In diseases and conditions like nose bleeding, bleeding piles, loss of smell, inflammation of the tongue, vomiting blood, dental caries, deep corneal ulcers, bleeding from the gums, rickets, delayed growth and development, black stools caused by blood in the intestines, defective formation of dentine and enamel, Vitamin C can be therapeutically used. Congenital deformities in babies can be prevented if the mother takes adequate quantity of Vitamin C along with Vitamin B Complex during her entire pregnancy.

Occasional diarrhea, kidney stone, skin rashes and excess urination may occur due to excess intake of Vitamin C.
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what are the deficiency diseases for carbohydrate?

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deficiencies in carbs causes keto acidois, which is a shift in the pH balance of the body which is VERY serious.  (+ info)

Can you give me diseases/abnormalities due to a deficiency in some chemicals?

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:D thanks
Anaemia - Lack of Iron
Scurvy - Lack of Vitamin C
Hemophilia - Vitamin K helps to improve.
Bad Skin - Lack of Vitamin D
Bad muscle tone - Lack of Magnesium  (+ info)

how is it possible for individuals who have a balanced diet show symptoms of deficiency diseases?

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It is not easy to get all your vitamins and minerals in a regular diet. Even with computers, if a person is eating as few as 1200 calories, they found that it was not possible to get all the dietary requirements without supplementation.

Be sure to get a good supplement with balanced DV's and a full range of vitamins and minerals (usually over 20).

Honestly, the food supply in the US isn't that great and if you don't eat right from your own garden, many nutrients are lost due to poor soil, early harvesting, sitting in the store, cooking and so forth.

If your body tells you that you aren't getting what you need, it's usually a good idea to listen to that.  (+ info)

diseases cuased by deficiency of minerals viz calcium phosphorous?

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Well, in my case (type two diabetes) that's certainly true. As soon as I added foods high in potassium to my diet, my disease became so easy to control that I was able to stop all medication. I still continue with my healthy diet and exercise plan because I love being healthy once again.

There are too many diseases caused by lack of essential nutrients to list here. Here is a good place to learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deficiency_diseases  (+ info)

What diseases can cause a deficiency of B12 and/or Folic acid in Humans?

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Thank you to all the answerers.
pernicious anemia for one..a bleed somewhere in your bowels or other organs...a poor diet eith no redmeat or calcium or some blood disorders like leukemia  (+ info)

Nutrient Deficiency Diseases?

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Does anyone know where to find statistics on nutrient deficiency diseases? I have to a write a paper on that along with bulimia, food guide pyramid, dietary guidelines, and eating disorders. The only thing I can't find are statistics on nutrient deficiency diseases. If you could attach the link that would also be very helpful!
http://www.who.int/whosis/data/Search.jsp

Thats the world data base for epidemiological statistical data from the World Health Orgization.

You got real lucky a frustrated epidemiologist happened to have signed on the moment your question was on top.

Good Luck with the paper.

Though now that I think about it, this link might be more helpful

http://search.who.int/search?ie=utf8&site=default_collection&client=WHO&proxystylesheet=WHO&output=xml_no_dtd&oe=utf8&q=malnutrition&sitesearch=


Also, what you are researching is nutritional deficiency, which is otherwise known as malnutrition - so try that as a keyword search, along with "frequency" {thats the other term that might help you find things]
like so.....

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=scurvy+frequency&aq=f&oq=
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=pellagra+frequency  (+ info)

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