What are deficiency diseases? Name four deficiency diseases and the associated nutrients.


Deficiency diseases happen when our body lacks essential nutrients. Here are four:

  • Scurvy – Happens without enough Vitamin C.
  • Rickets – Linked to Vitamin D shortage.
  • Anemia – Often caused by low iron levels.
  • Beriberi – Tied to insufficient Vitamin B1 (Thiamine).
    These diseases highlight the importance of getting the right nutrients for a healthy body.

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