Scurvy is a condition caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet, which was common among sailors deprived of fresh foods. Symptoms include discomfort, tiredness, joint pain, swollen gums, and wounds healing slowly. The only cause is a diet lacking in vitamin C, and stress increases vitamin C utilization. Oranges, limes, and other citrus fruits are high in vitamin C to treat and prevent scurvy.

1. Scurvy By: Jake Bolton

2. What is Scurvy Scurvy is a condition caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet. In the past scurvy was common among sailors and other people deprived of fresh fruits and vegetables for long periods of time.

3. Symptoms Symptoms of scurvy are: • a feeling of discomfort, • tiredness, • nausea • muscle and joint pain • easy bruising, • swollen and bleeding gums, • loosening of teeth, • wounds healing slowly and poorly, • dry skin and hair, and • bleeding into muscles and joints causing pain

4. Lacking Nutrient The only cause of scurvy is a diet that is lacking in an adequate amount of vitamin C. Another important cause of scurvy is stress which increases the utilization of ascorbic acid

5. Recommended Daily Intake The recommended daily intake of vitamin C is 30mg.

6. Foods High in Vitamin C Oranges Limes Grapefruit Tomatoes Green pepper Potatoes Rose hip extracts Brussels sprouts Guava Strawberry Lemon

7. Menu Cream of Broccoli Soup Mandarin Orange Salad Lemon Chicken Baked Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Whole Wheat Bread with Whipped Butter Lemon Meringue Pie Sunny D

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