Pellagra occurs when _________ is the staple grain in the diet and the diet does not provide a mixture of different foods.

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Pellagra is caused by a deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3). Corn is a poor source of niacin, and when it is the staple grain in the diet, and not paired with other foods that are good sources of niacin, it can lead to a lack of this important nutrient and cause pellagra.

Pellagra Occurs When _________ Is the Staple Grain in the Diet