Deficiency diseases are health conditions that arise due to a lack of essential nutrients in the diet. These nutrients include vitamins, minerals, proteins, and other essential compounds required for proper bodily functions. Deficiency diseases can result in a range of symptoms, such as weakness, fatigue, impaired growth, and compromised immune function. Proper nutrition and a balanced diet are crucial in preventing these diseases, ensuring optimal health and well-being for individuals of all ages.
Given below are the names of certain diseases and disorders resulting from deficiency of essential nutrients.
| # | Name of the disease | Linked with the deficiency of |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Night Blindness | Vitamin A |
| 2. | Beri Beri | Vitamin B |
| 3. | Scurvy | Vitamin C |
| 4. | Rickets | Vitamin D |
| 5. | Sterility | Vitamin E |
| 6. | Impaired blood clotting | Vitamin K |
| 7. | Anaemia | Iron |
| 8. | Osteoporosis | Calcium |
| 9. | Goitre | Iodine |
| 10. | Kwashiorkor | Protein |
| 11. | Xeropthalmia | Vitamin A |
| 12. | Hypokalemia | Potassium |
| 13. | Hyponatremia | Sodium |
| 14. | Hypomagnesemia | Magnesium |
| 15. | Pellagra | Niacin |