Several Nutrient Deficiencies Have Recently Re-Emerged as Problems Throughout the World

question 48

Multiple Choice

Several nutrient deficiencies have recently re-emerged as problems throughout the world, including the following deficiency diseases: beri beri, scurvy, and pellagra. Which nutrients, in the order that matches the deficiency diseases listed, are responsible for these diseases?

• A) Vitamin C, niacin, thiamin
• B) Niacin, vitamin C, thiamin
• C) Thiamin, vitamin C, niacin
• D) Niacin, thiamin, vitamin C

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