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Childhood Nutrition Deficiencies
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Vitamin C
Signs of Deficiency: Scurvy, poor wound healing, bleeding gums; Food Sources: Citrus fruits, strawberries, bell peppers
Calcium
Signs of Deficiency: Impaired bone mineralization, increased risk of fractures, dental problems; Food Sources: Dairy products, leafy greens, fortified cereals
Iron
Signs of Deficiency: Anemia, fatigue, impaired cognitive development; Food Sources: Red meats, fortified cereals, spinach
Vitamin B12
Signs of Deficiency: Megaloblastic anemia, neurological issues, weakness; Food Sources: Meat, dairy products, fortified soy milk
Vitamin D
Signs of Deficiency: Rickets, bone pain, muscle weakness; Food Sources: Fortified milk, egg yolks, fatty fish
Vitamin A
Signs of Deficiency: Night blindness, dry eyes, increased susceptibility to infections; Food Sources: Carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach
Folate (Folic acid)
Signs of Deficiency: Poor growth, megaloblastic anemia, neural tube defects; Food Sources: Leafy greens, legumes, fortified grains
Zinc
Signs of Deficiency: Growth retardation, poor wound healing, decreased taste acuity; Food Sources: Beef, pumpkin seeds, lentils
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Signs of Deficiency: Beriberi, confusion, neuropathy; Food Sources: Pork, whole grains, legumes
Magnesium
Signs of Deficiency: Tremors, seizures, heart rhythm abnormalities; Food Sources: Almonds, black beans, whole wheat bread
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
Signs of Deficiency: Hair loss, skin rashes, brittle nails; Food Sources: Eggs, almonds, sweet potatoes
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)
Signs of Deficiency: Numbness, headache, fatigue; Food Sources: Chicken liver, sunflower seeds, mushrooms
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Signs of Deficiency: Poor cognitive development, vision problems, mood swings; Food Sources: Flaxseed, walnuts, fatty fish
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Signs of Deficiency: Angular cheilitis, glossitis, skin rashes; Food Sources: Milk, eggs, green vegetables
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Signs of Deficiency: Pellagra, dermatitis, diarrhea; Food Sources: Chicken breast, tuna, avocados
Vitamin K
Signs of Deficiency: Easy bruising, bleeding problems, weak bone formation; Food Sources: Broccoli, spinach, meat
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Signs of Deficiency: Irritability, depression, dermatitis; Food Sources: Chickpeas, tuna, potatoes
Selenium
Signs of Deficiency: Thyroid dysfunction, weakened immune system, heart muscle disorder; Food Sources: Brazil nuts, seafood, sunflower seeds
Vitamin E
Signs of Deficiency: Hemolytic anemia, peripheral neuropathy, ataxia; Food Sources: Almonds, sunflower seeds, spinach
Iodine
Signs of Deficiency: Goiter, developmental delays, hypothyroidism; Food Sources: Iodized salt, dairy products, seafood
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