Pellagra
27 Mar 2008Pellagra is a disorder brought on by a deficiency of the nutrient called niacin or nicoti
nic acid, one of the B-complex vitamins.
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Nicotinic acid plays a crucial role in the cellular ...
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Protein-energy Malnutrition
27 Mar 2008Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a potentially fatal body-depletion disorder. It is t
he leading cause of death in children in developing countries.
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PEM is also referred to as pro...
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What Is Scurvy?
20 Mar 2008Scurvy is a condition caused by a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet. Signs of
scurvy include tiredness, muscle weakness, joint and muscle aches, a rash on the legs, and bleeding gums. In t...
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