A child with Rickets Osteomalacia Fig . : Symptoms of Vitamin D DO YOU KNOW...? Vitamin D: D (ergocalciferol) and D (cholecalciferol) than a vitamin and is required for Calcium absorption and bone formation. Functions Ø It helps in the formation of bones and teeth.
Ø It also improves the calcification of bones. - - Vitamins, Minerals and Water Symptoms in Adults Osteomalacia: . Adults develope osteomalacia. In this disease, the bones become soft, fragile and easily bendable.
They are more prone to multiple fractures. . Cramps are common. .
Spinal cord, thorax, limbs and pelvis may be deformed and back may be hunched. Person may suffer from lower back pain. Symptoms in Oldage Osteoporosis: It is a calcium related health problem and occurs frequently in old people. This disease is characterized bones and teeth.
If enough calcium and phosphorus are not deposited in the bones, the bones become weak, bend and deformed. They are unable to support their body weight and therefore become bent under pressure. this condition is known as "Rickets" Symptoms: Ø Bow legs (legs bow outwards). Ø Knock knees (legs bow inwards with knees touching each other).
Ø Enlarged joints (The ends of long bones enlarge), Pigeon’s Chest (ribs become hollow and bulge out). Ø Teeth become soft and irregular in shape. Ø Head becomes abnormally large and with bulging sides. Fig .
: Osteomalacia Table . : Differences between Osteomalacia and Osteoporosis S.No Clinical Features Osteomalacia Osteoporosis . Skeletal pain Persistent Associated with fracture . Fracture Occasional Very common .
Fracture healing Delayed Normal . Deformity Common Absent . Response to Vitamin D treatment Dramatic Nil . Urinary calcium Low Normal or High World Osteoporosis day October- - - Vitamins, Minerals and Water Ø helps in absorption of vitamin A and vitamin C.
Ø Vitamin E dilates the capillaries and enables the blood to flow freely into the muscle tissue, thus strengthening both the tissues and the nerves supplying them. Ø reduces the risk of heart diseases. Food Sources of Vitamin E The principle source of vitamin E is vegetable oils Eg- Corn, and peanut oil. Nuts and seeds Eg - Almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, safflower, soya bean oil and walnuts.
Margarine, meat and fish, whole grains, wheat germ, spinach, lettuce, dark green leafy vegetables, black berries, apple, pears, legumes, eggs and milk are good sources of vitamin E. Human milk has more vitamin E than cow’s milk and is sufficient for infants. by having light porous and spongy bones that break very easily. Severe bone pain is reported which is relieved by immobilization.
Fractures occur due to brittle bones. . . Vitamin E Vitamin E protects all cell membranes They are called as tocopherol.
This word is derived from the Greek word ‘tocos’ meaning child birth, and ‘phenos’ meaning to bear and ‘ol’ meaning alcohol. The vitamin is stored in all the tissues and the tissue stores can provide protection against the deficiency for long periods. Functions Vitamin E is an important antioxidant. Promotes normal growth and development Promotes normal red blood cell formation Ø Acts as anti blood clotting agent Nuts and seeds Sunflower seeds Groundnut oil Dark Green leafy vegetables Whole grains Wheat germ