Our body needs various types of nutrients to stay healthy. These nutrients include vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and fats. If there is a deficiency of these nutrients in the body, many types of diseases can occur.
Some common diseases caused by nutrient deficiencies:
- Anemia: Disease caused by iron deficiency.
- Scurvy: Disease caused by deficiency of vitamin C.
- Beriberi: Disease caused by deficiency of vitamin B1.
- Rickets: A disease caused in children due to deficiency of Vitamin D and Calcium.
- Osteoporosis: Bones become weak due to deficiency of calcium and vitamin D.
- Pellagra: Disease caused by deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3).
Symptoms caused by nutrient deficiencies:
- Tiredness
- Weakness
- Weight loss
- Hair loss
- skin problems
- delayed wound healing
- Problems with teeth
- Weakening of bones
- Weakened immune system
Ways to overcome nutrient deficiency:
- Balanced diet: Eat a diet rich in all the essential nutrients.
- Fruits and Vegetables: Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber.
- Milk and Milk Products: Good sources of calcium and Vitamin D.
- Cereal: Good sources of carbohydrates and vitamin B complex.
- Meat, fish, eggs: Good sources of protein and vitamin B12.
- Sunlight: Sunlight is necessary for Vitamin D.
- Consult a doctor: If you feel you are deficient in any nutrients, consult a doctor.
Some foods that are rich in various nutrients are:
Please note:
- This information is for general information only and should not be construed as medical advice.
- Always consult your doctor for any health problems.
By taking a balanced diet you can avoid many diseases and live a healthy life.
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Vitamin B12 deficiency: Know its symptoms and treatments to get rid of it
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