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Beriberi
It is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin B in

our diet. It affects the nervous system. In this Peas
disease, loss of appetite occurs. The skin of the
hands become rough and dry. To prevent this

disease, a diet rich in Vitamin B like unpolished
rice, whole grains, milk, tomatoes, peas should
be taken.

Scurvy Milk Tomato

It is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin C in
the diet. In scurvy, there is swelling and
bleeding from the gums and pain in the joints.

To prevent this disease, foods rich in Vitamin C
like oranges, grapes lemons, amla, tomatoes,
etc. should be taken.

Scurvy

Amla Orange Lemon

Rickets

It is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin D. In rickets,
the legs become bow-shaped.

To prevent rickets, one should take a diet rich in milk,

cheese and eggs.

Rickets

Vitamin D is produced in our skin when it is exposed to sunlight.

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