Question

Study the picture and answer the questions.
1. Which deficiency disease is shown in the picture?
2. What are the symptoms of this disease?
3. How can this disease be cured?

Answer 1

Scurvy:

1. Scurvy is the deficiency disease shown in the picture which is caused by the lack of vitamin C in the diet of the infected person.
2. Deficiency diseases are characterized by the lack of nutrients and dietary elements such as proteins, vitamins, and minerals in the body.

Symptoms of scurvy:

1. Swollen and bleeding gums, fatigue, loss of appetite, muscle pain, bad breath, etc.

Cure of scurvy:

1. It can be treated by adding vitamin C or ascorbic acid to the diet.
2. Sources of vitamin C include orange, lemon, amla, guava, broccoli, and red and green capsicums.