Question

Define deficiency disease.

Answer 1

Explanation:

DISEASES CAUSED DUE TO DEFICIENCY OF A SUBSTANCE

Answer 2

Answer:

Deficiency diseases are also alternatively referred to as nutritional diseases. These are the diseases that occur in the absence of any nutrients over a long period of time.

For example, scurvy is a disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin C or ascorbic acid. Similarly, rickets is caused due to lack of Vitamin D or Calciferol.

To avoid such diseases or disorders, it is necessary to consume a balanced diet containing all the important nutrients.