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Spot the following in the table of vitamins and minerals.
(a) The nutrient present in citrous fruits.
(b) Vitamins / minerals present in milk.
(c) Causes and symptoms of night blindness, scurvy, rickets, beriberi.
(d) Foods required to prevent the above diseases.
(e) Causes of anaemia.
(f) Essential mineral for healthy bones and teeth.
(g) Sensory organ affected due to the deficiency of Vitamin A

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(a) The nutrient present in citrous fruits- Vitamin C
(b) Vitamins / minerals present in milk- Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D.
(c) Causes and symptoms of night blindness, scurvy, rickets, beriberi

Disease
Causes Symptoms
Night blindness Deficiency of Vitamin A Inability to see in dim light
Scurvy Deficiency of Vitamin C Bleeding of gums
Rickets Deficiency of Vitamin D Softening of pones causing pain
and fractures
Beri beri Deficiency of Vitamin B1 Nerve disorders

(d) Foods required to prevent the above diseases.

Disease
Foods to avoid these diseases
Night blindness Carrot, milk, butter, dark green vegetables, sweet potato
Scurvy Amla, kiwi, oranges, other citrus fruits, tomato, green leafy vegetables
Rickets Milk, fish, eggs and butter
Beri beri Milk, fish, meat, cereals, nuts, pulses

(e) Causes of anaemia- defeciency of iron can result in anaemia as it is required for the formation of red blood cells.
(f) Essential mineral for healthy bones and teeth- Vitamin D
(g) Sensory organ affected due to the deficiency of Vitamin A- Eyes

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