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Deficiency Diseases

Diseases which are caused due to deficiency of one or the other nutrients are
called deficiency diseases .

Many children in our country look pale and sick. This is because they suffer
from malnutrition. They do not get enough nourishment from their diet.
Malnourishment mostly occurs in children between the age group of 1 to 5

years.

A child suffering from malnutrition may have diseases like Marasmus ,
Kwashiorkor and many others.

Marasmus

A child suffering from marasmus has stunted
growth and a weak body. The skin becomes dry
and wrinkled and stomach disorders occur.

Kwashiorkor

It is another disease caused by the deficiency of
carbohydrates and proteins in the diet of A child suffering from

children. A child suffering from this disease has marasmus.
low appetite, swollen belly and reduced growth.

Night Blindness

Lack of vitamin A in daily diet leads to night
blindness. A person suffering from night

blindness finds it difficult to see in dim light.
A child suffering from
To prevent this disease, a diet rich in green leafy
kwashiorkor.
vegetables, carrots, papaya, mango and milk
should be taken.

Carrot Milk Papaya

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