Deficiency of Water-soluble Vitamins & Trace Elements MCQs

Symptoms associated with zinc deficiency are: Decreased growth Dermatitis of extremities and around orifices Impaired immunity Poor wound healing Hypogonadism Diarrhea Tags : Topic : VITAMIN DEFICIENCY & TOXICITY Difficulty level : MAY KNOW PYQ : FMGE AUG 2020; NEET PG 2023 Reference : Nelson textbook of pediatrics, 21 st ed., pg. 334

Vitamin C supplements of 100-200 mg/day orally or parenterally ensure rapid and complete cure of Scurvy. The treatment should be continued for up to 3 months for complete recovery. Breastfeeding protects against vitamin C deficiency throughout infancy . In children consuming milk formula, fortification with vitamin C must be ensured. Children consuming heat-treated milk should consume adequate vitamin C-rich foods in infancy. Vitamin C is easily destroyed by prolonged storage, overcooking, and processing of foods. Vitamin C is not stored in the body but is taken up by all tissues; the highest levels are found in the pituitary and adrenal glands. Tags : Topic : VITAMIN DEFICIENCY & TOXICITY Difficulty level : MAY KNOW PYQ : NEET PG 2021:FMGE JAN 2023; INICET NOV 2021 Reference : Nelson textbook of pediatrics, 21 st ed., pg. 372

Concept of glycemic index has utility in management of diabetes and obesity. GI range Classification Example Most fruits and vegetables except potatoes and water melon, Low GI 55 or less pasta beans, lentils Medium GI 56-69 Sucrose, brown rice, basmati rice 70 or High GI Corn flakes, white bread, candy bar more Ref: Park 22nd edition, page

Plasma ascorbate levels are convenient for diagnosis . Leukocyte ascorbate levels are better indicator of body stores but are difficult to perform. Urinary ascorbate levels can be measured after an oral load of vitamin. Plasma amino acid levels are normal in vitamin C-deficient individuals. Hence, out of all the methods, best for diagnosis is leukocyte ascorbate level and convenient and commonly used is plasma ascorbate level. Tags : Topic : VITAMIN DEFICIENCY & TOXICITY Difficulty level : MAY KNOW PYQ : NEET PG 2021:FMGE JAN 2023; INICET NOV 2021 Reference : Nelson textbook of pediatrics, 21 st ed., pg. 373

Malabsorption is a known complication of cystic fibrosis causing decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. A, D, E and K are fat soluble vitamins and need supplementation in CF . Tags : Topic : CYSTIC FIBROSIS Difficulty level : MUST KNOW PYQ : NEET PG 2021;2023; INICET MAY 2023; 2024 Reference : Nelson textbook of pediatrics, 21 st ed., pg. 2286