Nutrition And Biochemistry

Difference Between Kwashiorkor And Marasmus Clinical features of marasmus and kwashiorkor. Answer. Marasmus Weight loss Dehydration , Dirrhea. Stomach shrinkage Severe wasting of muscles Kwashiorkor and Marasmus: Key Differences Explained Loss of subcutaneous fat (Limbs appear as skin and bones) Skin is dry and atrophic Anaemia Eye lesions due to … [Read more...] about Difference Between Kwashiorkor And Marasmus

Functions Of Vitamin A Question 1. Functions of vitamin A Answer. Fat-soluble vitamin A (retinoids), Alcohol – retinol Aldehyde – retinal / retinaldehyde Acid – retinoic acid Vitamin A is required for a variety of functions, such as Vision Proper growth and differentiation Reproduction Maintenance of epithelial cells. Vitamin A is … [Read more...] about Functions Of Vitamin A

Functions Of Vitamin C Question 1. Write the sources of vitamin A. Answer. Dietary Soruces Animal sources – liver, kidney, egg yolk, milk, cheese, butter and cod liver oil Vegetable sources – carotenes – carrots, spinach, pumpkins, mango and papaya Foods provide vitamin A either in the preformed state (directly as retinol or retinyl esters of fatty acids ) … [Read more...] about Functions Of Vitamin C

Deficiency Of Vitamin C Question 1. Deficiency of vitamin C. Answer. Deficiency Of Vitamin C Vitamin C deficiency causes a disease called scurvy. The capillaries are fragile, and there is a tendency to haemorrhage. The haemorrhage may be subcutaneous, subperiosteal or internal. Wound healing is deficient due to decreased formation of collagen. Poor teeth … [Read more...] about Deficiency Of Vitamin C

Deficiency Of Vitamin D Deficiency manifestations of vitamin D. Answer. Deficiency Of Vitamin D There are 3 types of vitamin D deficiency: Rickets Osteomalacia Renal osteodystrophy Deficiency of Vitamin D: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Rickets Vitamin D deficiency in children is known as rickets In the absence of vitamin D the osteoblast … [Read more...] about Deficiency Of Vitamin D