You are a volunteer with the Red Cross in a developing country and you find the following situation exists. Young children relying on un-enriched rice porridge show symptoms of fatigue/muscle weakness, apathy, confusion and poor memory. They constantly cry out to you "I can't, I can't" in their native language. What vitamin deficiency do they have? What is this deficiency called? How can it be prevented from recurring

You are a volunteer with the Red Cross in a developing country and you find the following situation exists. Young children relying on un-enriched rice porridge show symptoms of fatigue/muscle weakness, apathy, confusion and poor memory. They constantly cry out to you "I can't, I can't" in their native language. What vitamin deficiency do they have? What is this deficiency called? How can it be prevented from recurring

Nutrition Now

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337415408

Author:Brown

Publisher:Brown

Chapter12: Useful Facts About Sugars, Starches, And Fiber

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18RQ

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