Question

Match each disease or symptom to the nutrient deficiency or excess that causes it. 1) Increased risk of prostate cancer 2) Poor development of bone and connective tissue 3) Night blindness 4) Rickets 5) Abnormal heartbeat Option 1: Vitamin A deficiency Option 2: Vitamin D deficiency Option 3: Calcium deficiency Option 4: Iron deficiency Option 5: Vitamin C deficiency

Answer 1

The diseases and symptoms are matched with the corresponding nutrient deficiencies or excesses.

Step-by-step explanation:

Rickets, which results in improper bone development in children, is caused by a deficiency in vitamin D and calcium. Night blindness is caused by a deficiency in vitamin A. Increased risk of prostate cancer is associated with a nutrient excess. Poor development of bone and connective tissue is caused by a deficiency in vitamin C.

Answer 2

Rickets is caused by a deficiency in vitamin D which leads to the malabsorption of calcium. Night blindness is a symptom of a deficiency in vitamin A. Option a.

Step-by-step explanation:

Rickets, a condition characterized by improper bone development in children, is caused by a deficiency in vitamin D which leads to the malabsorption of calcium. Night blindness is a symptom of a deficiency in vitamin A, and poor development of bone and connective tissues is caused by a deficiency in calcium and phosphorous in the diet. Increased risk of prostate cancer is not directly related to a nutrient deficiency or excess. Poor development of bone and connective tissues is caused by a deficiency in calcium and phosphorous in the diet.