HOSA Nutrition Assessment Practice Test 2026 – Your All-in-One Guide to Exam Success!

Beri Beri is the disease that results from a deficiency of thiamin (vitamin B1). Thiamin is essential for carbohydrate metabolism and plays a crucial role in the functioning of the heart, muscles, and nervous system. When the body doesn't get enough thiamin, it can lead to various symptoms, including fatigue, irritability, reduced reflexes, and neurological issues, which are characteristic of Beri Beri. This condition primarily affects those who have a diet low in thiamin, often seen in populations with high consumption of refined rice, which lacks the vitamin.

The other diseases listed are linked to deficiencies in other vitamins or nutrients: Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, Pellagra is due to a lack of niacin (vitamin B3), and Rickets arises from a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphorus. Understanding the specific vitamin linked to each disease is crucial in nutrition assessments and interventions.