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Nutrient imbalance
What are defi...
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What are deficiency diseases?
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Deficiency diseases:
These are diseases that are caused due to lack of nutrients in our body.
This includes a lack of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins that are required for the function of the human body.
Examples: Goitre, marasmus, night blindness.
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