{"id":3290,"date":"2022-12-13T06:01:27","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T06:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=3290"},"modified":"2025-09-11T09:11:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T09:11:30","slug":"s-7-h-deficiency-diseases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-7-h-deficiency-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"s-7.h Deficiency Diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Deficiency Diseases<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGE1bDG2zI\/CVTfM25o_n0BDpL0tmCK3w\/watch?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGE1bDG2zI&#x2F;CVTfM25o_n0BDpL0tmCK3w&#x2F;watch?utm_content=DAGE1bDG2zI&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deficiency diseases<\/a> by Delta publications\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Definition of Deficiency Diseases:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Deficiency diseases are caused by a lack of essential nutrients in the body. These nutrients include vitamins, minerals, proteins, and carbohydrates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Common Types of Deficiency Diseases:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Vitamin Deficiency Diseases:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"977\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-116.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13297\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7508960573476702;width:396px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-116.png 977w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-116-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-116-768x439.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><em>Vitamin A:<\/em> Causes night blindness (difficulty seeing in low light).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Vitamin B1 (Thiamine):<\/em> Causes beriberi (weakness, nerve damage).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Vitamin C:<\/em> Causes scurvy (gum disease, weakness, anemia).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Vitamin D:<\/em> Causes rickets (weak or soft bones in children).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Vitamin K:<\/em> Leads to excessive bleeding as it affects blood clotting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mineral Deficiency Diseases:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Iron:<\/em> Causes anemia (fatigue, weakness due to lack of red blood cells).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Calcium:<\/em> Leads to weak bones and teeth, increasing the risk of fractures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Iodine:<\/em> Causes goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland) and developmental issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Causes of Deficiency Diseases:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Poor diet lacking essential nutrients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unbalanced meals or malnutrition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inadequate absorption of nutrients by the body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Symptoms of Deficiency Diseases:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Tiredness and weakness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor growth and development in children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weakened immune system, leading to frequent infections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific symptoms depending on the missing nutrient (e.g., vision problems, bone pain, skin issues).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Prevention of Deficiency Diseases:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, proteins, and grains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Including nutrient-rich foods like leafy greens, dairy, nuts, and fish in daily meals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking vitamin and mineral supplements if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Treatment of Deficiency Diseases:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Restoring the deficient nutrient through diet or supplements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical treatment for severe cases to address the symptoms and complications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Importance of a Balanced Diet:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-117-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13299\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;width:313px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-117-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-117-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-117-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-117-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-117-2048x1536.png 2048w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-117-1568x1176.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Ensuring a variety of food 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