Goitre
What is a simple meaning of goitre?
Goitre is where the thyroid gland swells
What is a simple definition of scurvy?
A deficiency disease that happens when you lack vitamin C
What is a simple definition of rickets?
It's a childhood disease that is caused by defective bone mineralization, where the bones become soft, weak and deformed
What nutrient deficiency causes goitre?
Goitre is caused by an iodine deficiency
Why is vitamin C important?
Vitamin C is important because it helps maintain good health, and also helps with the growth and repair of bone, teeth, cartilage, and skin.
What nutrient deficiency causes rickets?
Mainly vitamin D, but can get worse by a calcium or phosphate deficiency
Who is most likely to get goitre?
Pregnant/breastfeeding women, people who don't eat much food with iodine, people with thyroid disorders that are taking medicine that affect the thyroid function
Where is vitamin C commonly found?
Vitamin C is commonly found in fruits and vegetables, but supplements do exist
Who is most likely to get rickets?
Children who don't have access to sunlight, have darker skin, or have a poor diet
What are some symptoms of goitre?
What habits increase the chances of scurvy?
Not eating fruits or vegetables, eating a little amount of food, smoking, and having a poor diet while pregnant
What are some symptoms of rickets?
Bone deformities, bone pain, or frequent fractures and delayed growth
What are some prevention or treatment of goitre?
Eating more iodized salt or food rich in iodine, take iodine supplements, or thyroid hormone medicine, but in severe cases the thyroid gland may be removed
What are some prevention or treatment of scurvy?
Eating fruits that are high in vitamin C, taking vitamin C supplements
What are some prevention or treatment of rickets?
Getting enough sunlight, having a balanced diet of fortified foods, or taking vitamin D and calcium supplements