{"id":3533,"date":"2023-01-07T06:44:31","date_gmt":"2023-01-07T06:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=3533"},"modified":"2025-08-21T10:43:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T10:43:16","slug":"s-2-d-deficiency-diseases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-2-d-deficiency-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"s-2.d Deficiency Diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Deficiency Diseases<\/strong><\/h2>\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\/DAGIlSQPR_E\/LFN4jt790FW1jcykLYd-Pw\/watch?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGIlSQPR_E&#x2F;LFN4jt790FW1jcykLYd-Pw&#x2F;watch?utm_content=DAGIlSQPR_E&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-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-aae0d72b0df05b1a7d05750bd97517d2\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key Notes :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-9372498de2825cfc931023e61a36506c\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>What are Deficiency Diseases?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Deficiency diseases occur when the body does not get enough essential nutrients (vitamins, minerals, proteins, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These nutrients are required for the proper functioning of the body, and their lack can cause various health problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-d4059f52c367e502582d529a06e0a701\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Causes of Deficiency Diseases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Poor diet lacking in essential nutrients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malabsorption due to digestive disorders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of access to nutritious food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-7271f024c93bc1e70278a6ab88f958bf\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Types of Nutrient Deficiencies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Vitamin Deficiency<\/strong>: Lack of essential vitamins like Vitamin A, B, C, D, E, and K.<\/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=\"400\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/c5ca4f90-598a-4307-b39a-ad7df870f946.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13536\" style=\"width:301px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/c5ca4f90-598a-4307-b39a-ad7df870f946.png 400w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/c5ca4f90-598a-4307-b39a-ad7df870f946-300x286.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Mineral Deficiency<\/strong>: Lack of minerals such as iron, calcium, iodine, and zinc.<\/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=\"526\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/7f2229d0-9944-48df-a8e3-8471c4bc94ad.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13538\" style=\"width:343px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/7f2229d0-9944-48df-a8e3-8471c4bc94ad.jpg 526w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/7f2229d0-9944-48df-a8e3-8471c4bc94ad-300x278.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Protein Deficiency<\/strong>: Insufficient intake of proteins, leading to problems like stunted growth.<\/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=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-33.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13539\" style=\"width:311px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-33.png 800w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-33-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-33-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-af5089f621fd00b635306afbcbe6143e\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Examples of Deficiency Diseases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Vitamin A Deficiency<\/strong>: Can lead to night blindness and dry skin.<\/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=\"750\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14242\" style=\"width:385px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-7.png 750w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-7-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Vitamin C Deficiency<\/strong>: Causes scurvy, leading to bleeding gums and weakness.<\/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=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14244\" style=\"width:328px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-8.png 800w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-8-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-8-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-8-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-8-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Vitamin D Deficiency<\/strong>: Causes rickets in children, leading to soft and weak bones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-9-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14245\" style=\"width:344px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-9-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-9-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-9-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-9-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-9-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-9.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Iron Deficiency<\/strong>: Leads to anemia, causing fatigue and weakness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-11-1024x614.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14247\" style=\"width:390px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-11-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-11-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-11-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-11.png 1250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Calcium Deficiency<\/strong>: Can cause osteoporosis, making bones fragile and weak.<\/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=\"680\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14250\" style=\"width:395px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-14.png 680w, https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-14-300x203.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-f6b0a3bd7f3fb6a540e361d99b954896\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Symptoms of Deficiency Diseases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Fatigue, weakness, frequent illnesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor growth, bone deformities, and dental problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skin issues, hair loss, and slow healing of wounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c79c27419365c8de8b935fca82168067\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Prevention of Deficiency Diseases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Eating a balanced diet with a variety of foods including fruits, vegetables, dairy, and proteins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taking supplements if required, especially in cases of known nutrient deficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fortified foods, like iodized salt and fortified cereals, help prevent deficiencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c6ff4baad361d1cf2b7b408e7fd88d9b\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Treatment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Dietary adjustments to include the missing nutrient.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supplements or fortified foods may be recommended by a doctor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent long-term health issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/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\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/75886\/300\/561\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-4.png 500w, 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