Question

Evan, age 4 1/2 is allergic to citrus fruits. Even a few drops of juice cause him to break out in hives.1. For waht nutrient should Evan's diet be closely monitored?2. If Evan's diet is actually deficient in this nutrient, would symptoms appear rapidly or slowly? Explain why.3. Suggest foods other than citrus fruits thas would also provide this nutrient.4. List two symptoms of deficiency that you might anticipate Evan to display.5. Should Evan be given supplements of this nutrient to offset possble deficiencies? Why or why not?

Answer 1

ANSWER

1.Citrus fruits are richest source of vitamin C,so allergic to citrus fruit result in deficiency

    of vitamin C.it's availability in Evan's diet should be monitored.

2. If Evan's diet lack of vitamin C symptoms occur rapidly because it is a water soluble vitamin

    and not stored in the body and must be replaced every day so symptoms develop with in a

    day.

3. Vitamin C providing foods other than citrus fruits include,

                           * Papaya.

                           * Capsicums

                           * Mangoes.

                           * Vegetables (broccoli,cauliflower )

4. Two symptoms of vitamin C deficiency.

                            * Dry,damaged and blisters on skin.

                            * Extreme itching on skin.

5. Yes, Evan can take vitamin C supplements to avoid it's deficiency because patient is

    only allergic to citrus fruits not with vitamin C.