How are deficiency diseases caused in human beings?

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Deficiency diseases are caused due to lack of nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals in the diet. Lack of nutrients is manifested in the form of diseases; that is why, they are also called nutritional disorders. For example, lack of proteins in the diet of children causes marasmus.

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