Question

what are the deficiency diseases ? explain any five deficiency diseases with their symptoms​

Answer 1

Explanation:

DEFICIENCY DISEASES:

A disease caused by the lack of an element in the diet, usually a particular vitamin or mineral.

1. RICKETS (VITAMIN D):

Symptoms:

weakened bones, bowed legs, other bone deformities.

2. BERIBERI (THIAMINE):

Symptoms:

nerve degeneration, altered muscle coordination, cardiovascular problems.

3. PELLAGRA (NIACIN):

Symptoms:

diarrhea, skin inflammation, dementia.

4. SCURVY (VITAMIN C):

Symptoms:

delayed wound healing, internal bleeding, abnormal formation of bones and teeth.

5. IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA (IRON):

Symptoms:

decreased work output, reduced growth, increased health risk in pregnancy.