Which of the following is a sign of vitamin C deficiency?
a. Cheilosis (redness/swelling of the lips)
b. Glossitis
c. Spongy, bleeding, abnormal redness of the gingiva
d. Spoon-shaped, brittle, ridged fingernails
C
Spongy, bleeding gingiva is indicative of inadequate vitamin C intake. Cheilosis, glossitis, and spoon-shaped, brittle, ridged nails are symptoms of iron deficiency.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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