Scurvy Prevention Measures: 1  Because scurvy is a dietary deficiency, it is expected that it proper nutrition could help alleviate it. 2  The kind of diet that you must have for the prevention of scurvy should be one that is rich in particular citrus fruits like lemons and oranges. Other great sources of vitamin C are guava, tomatoes, kiwifruit, blackcurrants, papaya, and strawberries.