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Define deficiency disease.

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What are deficiency diseases?

Define deficiency disease.

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Solution 1

The diseases caused by inadequate intake of food or the lack of some essential nutrient in our diet are called deficiency diseases.

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Solution 2

Deficiency in one or more of the nutrients causes various diseases. These are called deficiency diseases.

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Chapter 1: Food - Evaluation [Page 70]

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