Question

what are deficiency diseases? discuss any five deficiency diseases, their causes, and the food that can be eaten to overcome them.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

his topic gives you an overview of;  

Deficiency Diseases

Undernutrition and Malnutrition

How to Overcome Deficiency in Nutrients  

Deficiency Diseases

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. Too much intake of wheat products results in a deficiency of proteins and fats, which reduces growth. Lack of proteins also results in stunted growth, skin diseases, swelling of the face and discolouration of the hair, and even causes diarrhoea.  

Deficiency of different vitamins and minerals may also result in certain diseases or disorders. So a balanced diet is required to avoid deficiency diseases. Some diseases/disorders caused by deficiency of vitamins and minerals.  

Answer 2

Explanation:

diseases that are caused due to the lack of any nutrient in our body over a long period of time are called deficiency disease.

1.scurvy-citrus things like orange and lemon,,,,,,caused due to lack of vitamin c

2.rickets-things like mushroom and cod liver oil .........lack of vitamin D

3.goitre- vegetables like spinach and cabbage..... caused due to lack of iodine

4.kwashiorkar-things containing carbohydrates and protein.....caused due to lack of carbohydrates and fats

5.marasmus-food rich in protein......caused due to lack of protein

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