Define deficiency diseases. Discuss any three deficiency diseases caused by vitamins and minerals. ( Vitamins 3 diseases and Minerals 3 diseases)
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beri beri. night blindness. rickets
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definition = Diseases that occur due to lack of nutrients over a long period are called deficiency diseases or nutritional disease. Deficiency of one or more nutrients can cause diseases or disorders in our body. For example, wheat is rich in carbohydrates, but poor in nutrients like proteins and fats
three deficiency diseases caused by vitamins and minerals
Diseases Caused by a Lack of Essential Vitamins and Minerals
- Scurvy. The disease of pirates: the grey-death. ...
- Rickets. This condition is brought on by a lack of vitamin D, which causes the body to be unable to absorb or deposit calcium. ...
- Beriberi. This condition is largely confined to Asia, especially in countries where boiled rice is a staple.
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