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WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

Bacterial: Pertaining to bacteria, living organisms that have only one cell and often cause infections and diseases. Beriberi: A disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine in the diet that inflames the nerves and causes heart failure. Germ (or wheat germ): A part of the wheat kernel that is removed in milling and is often sold separately as a good source of vitamins and minerals. Pellagra: A disease caused by a deficiency of niacin or tryptophan in the diet, with symptoms of diarrhea, dermatitis, and mental imbalance. Scurvy: A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C in the diet with the symptoms of swollen, bleeding gums and wounds that don’t heal.

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