Question

What are deficiency disease tell in detail three examples of the deficiency disease tell me in detail

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

“Deficiency diseases are diseases that are caused by the lack of certain essential nutrients, especially vitamins and minerals, in one’s diet over a prolonged period of time.”

1. IODINE:

Iodine is the most important element required for the brain development of the developing foetus. It is responsible for a number of other functions such as the production of hormones. Salt is an important source of iodine in many countries. Deficiency of iodine leads to goitre.

2. IRON:

Iron, in the form of haemoglobin, carries oxygen from the lungs to different tissues of the body. Iron deficiency causes anaemia, a condition in which the blood is unable to carry the required oxygen to the tissues, that also results in death. Around 40-60% of the infants in developing countries suffer from mental impairment due to iron deficiency. Red meat, spinach, poultry, etc. are some of the iron-rich foods.