Nutritional Deficiencies

Nutritional Deficiencies  :

When the recommended daily amount of a nutrient is low according to body needs, then its called as Nutritional Deficiencies. 

A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body doesn’t absorb the necessary amount of a nutrient. Deficiencies can lead to a variety of health problems, such as problems of digestion, stunted or defective bone growth, skin problems, and even dementia.

Iron Deficiency :

The most widespread nutritional deficiency worldwide is iron deficiency, which can result in anemia. Iron is found in foods such as dark leafy greens, red meat and egg yolks. It helps your body make red blood cells. When you’re iron-deficient, your body produces a reduced amount of red blood cells. The RBC it produces are smaller and paler than healthy blood cells.

Vitamin A Deficiency :

Lack of Vitamin A is the leading cause of preventable Blindness in Children. Vitamin A play a vital role for eye health and functioning and strenghtening Immune system against infections.For newborn babies, the best source of vitamin A is breast milk. For everyone else, it is important to eat plenty of foods that are high in vitamin A, including green-yellow vegetables such as carrots, kale, broccoli, and sweet potatoes, or reddish-yellow fruits like apricots, papaya, and peaches.

Vitamin B1 Deficiency :

This Vitamin is also known as Thiamine. Vitamin B1 is very crucial for normal nerve function. Deficiency can lead to nerve and muscle damage and can affect the heart. A prolonged thiamine deficiency is also known as beriberi.

Vitamin B3 Deficiency :

The Vitamin B3 is also known as Niacin , and the Deficiency of its known as Pellagra. Its mostly found in Proteins, thats why this deficiency is rarely found in eat-eating Communities.

Symptoms of pellagra include diarrhea, dementia, and skin problems. In extreme cases, it can cause sudden death.

Vitamin D Deficiency :

Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and helps the body maintain the right levels of calcium in order to regulate the development of teeth and bones. A lack of this nutrient can lead to stunted or defective bone growth.

The best sources of vitamin D are sun exposure and foods such as cod liver oil, salmon, or dairy products that have been fortified with vitamin D. 

Calcium Deficiency :

Calcium aids in the development of strong bones and teeth, and also helps the heart, nerves, and muscles function properly. A calcium deficiency often shows no immediate symptoms, but can lead to serious health problems over time. Calcium deficiencies are related to low bone mass, weakening of bones due to osteoporosis, convulsions, abnormal heart rhythms, or even death.

The best sources of calcium are dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese; vegetables like kale and broccoli, and calcium-fortified cereals and grains.