Asked by
Megan Dorsey-dodge
on Dec 11, 2024Verified
A deficiency in which vitamin causes beriberi, digestive problems, muscle weakness, nervous disorders, and heart failure?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B2
C) Vitamin B6
D) Vitamin B1
E) Vitamin E
Beriberi
A disease caused by a vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency, leading to weakness, nerve damage, and heart failure.
Vitamin
Organic substance that is essential for normal body growth and maintenance and resistance to infection.
- Determine the functions of vitamins and minerals in preserving health.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the functions of vitamins and minerals in preserving health.