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Understanding Deficiency Diseases for Class 6 by Priya is a document available to read on EtoBox.
1. Deficiency diseases are caused by a lack of nutrients like proteins, vitamins, and minerals in the diet over a long period of time. 2. Protein deficiency can cause Kwashiorkar in children under 5, marked by red hair, skin cracks, swollen stomach, and weak immune system. Marasmus is caused by deficiencies in both proteins and carbohydrates, making children very thin. 3. Vitamin deficiencies can cause night blindness (Vitamin A), beriberi (weak muscles, no energy from Vitamin B1), scurvy (bleeding gums
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- Priya
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- EN