Question

Write a short note on Deficiency Diseases.​

Answer 1

Answer:

A deficiency disease can be defined as a disease which is caused by the lack of essential nutrients or dietary elements such as vitamins and minerals in the human body.

Deficiency disease examples: Vitamin B1 deficiency causes beriberi, lack of iron in the body can lead to anaemia

Answer 2

Answer:

Deficiency diseases are the diseases that are caused due to lack of certain nutrients in the body. Some examples are -

• Night Blindness - It is caused due to lack of Vitamin A. The person suffering from this disease cannot see in dim light. This may lead to complete blindness. Vitamin A helps eyes to stay healthy. It is present in spinach, carrot, papaya, mango, butter, liver and milk.
• Beriberi - It is caused due to lack of Vitamin B1. It affects the nerves and muscles of the body. The patient develops numbness in hand and feet. It is present in milk, meal, cereals and green vegetables.
• Scurvy - It is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin C. It leads to spongy, swallen and bleeding gums. A diet with plenty of citrus fruits like oranges, lemon, amla, tomatoes, and sprouted grains can prevent this disease.
• Goitre - It is caused by deficiency of mineral iodine. The glands of the throat swell up. This may lead to stunned physical and mental development in children to prevent it, iodized salt must be taken in diet. Sea food is also rich source of iodine.