nutritional needs 195Deficient Nutrient Health Conditions
fluorine (fluoride) DENTAL CARIES(cavities)
iodine GOITER
HYPOTHYROIDISM
iron iron-deficiency ANEMIA
delayed growth and development in children
GLOSSITIS(reddened, swollen, painful tongue)
phosphate BONE DENSITYloss, osteoporosis
selenium may contribute to hypothyroidism
increased susceptibility to certain viral infections
vitamin A NIGHT BLINDNESS
hardening (keratinization) of tissue within the internal organs
reduced resistance to INFECTION
vitamin B complex BERIBERI
PELLAGRA
pernicious anemia, megaloblastic anemia
PARESTHESIA(disturbances of sensory perception)
DEPRESSION
cognitive dysfunction
fatigue, weakness
vitamin C SCURVY
slow healing
gum disease, tooth loss
vitamin D RICKETS, osteomalacia, osteoporosis
vitamin E hemolytic anemia
RETINOPATHYof prematurity
ATAXIA, coordination difficulties, muscle weakness, paresthesia
VITAMIN K easy bruising and bleeding
COAGULATIONdisorders
deficits of CLOTTING FACTORS
zinc ALOPECIA(HAIRloss)
HYPOGONADISM
night blindness
slow healing, lowered resistance to infection
loss of APPETITE, altered sense of taste
chronic DERMATITIS