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diet and nutrition (deficiency diseases (vitamin C - scurvy (symptoms…

- - - - source of energy
        
        glucose
        
        excess can be stored as glycogen and fat
        
        digested in the mouth and small intestines, absorbed as glucose
    - - growth and repair of cells
        
        digested in the stomach and small intestines, absorbed as the 20 essential amino acids
        
        also used in
        
        catalysts/enzymes
        
        haemoglobin
        
        muscles
        
        hormones
        
        antibodies
    - - source of energy, storage and insulation
        
        digested in small intestines, absorbed as fatty acids and glycerol
        
        unsaturated - with at least one carbon carbon double bond
  - - - fruit
      - vegetables
      - cereals
  - - - found in citrus fruits and leafy greens, prevents scurvy
    - - found in eggs and oily fish, the human body can make it when exposed to sunlight, prevents rickets
  - - - found in eggs, dairy products, and leafy greens
    - - found in liver, red meat, nuts and beans, and dried fruit
- - - - bleeding gums
      - falling out or loose teeth
      - easy bruising
  - - - tiredness and fatigue
      - out of breath easily
      - dizziness
  - - - weak and soft bones
      - stunted growth
      - bone pain
  - - - swelling of ankles, feet and belly
      - loss of muscle mass
      - fatigue
      - failure to grow or gain weight
      - diarrhea
  - - - brittle and weak bones and teeth
      - cramps and muscle spasms
  - - - thin face
      - sunken eyes
      - diarrhea
      - persistent dizziness
      - ribs and shoulders clearly visible