Deficiency Diseases and Malnutrition GK Notes in PDF

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1 Deficiency Diseases and Malnutrition GK Notes in PDF As per The World Bank s estimate, India has one of the highest number of children in the world suffering from malnutrition. Moreover, the 2015 Global Hunger Index Report ranked India 20th amongst leading countries with a serious hunger situation. These facts indicate towards dire consequences for mortality rate, productivity and economic growth. India, being the country with the world s largest young demographic, cannot afford to continue to let the evils of stunting, wasting, lurk over its future. Therefore, nutritional deficiency diseases have become an important topic for government competitive exams. This list of nutrients, their sources, constituents and deficiency diseases will help you prepare for the same. You can also download this list of nutritional deficiency diseases as PDF for future reference. Deficiency diseases and Sources of Nutrients: Nutrient Constituent Deficiency Diseases Sources Vitamin A Retinol, Retinoic Acid, Beta- Carotene Night-blindness Carrots, Papaya, Milk, Cheese, Fish Liver Oil, Green Vitamin B1 Thiamine Beriberi Brewer s Yeast, Whole Grain, Oatmeal, Legumes, Peanuts, Dried Soybean, Sunflower Seeds

2 Vitamin B2 Riboflavin Ariboflavinosis Beef Liver, Lamb, Milk, Mushroom, Spinach, Almonds Vitamin B3 Niacin or Nicotinic Acid Pellagra Tuna, Chicken, Turkey, Mushrooms, Bacon, Broccoli, Veal Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid Acne, Paresthesia Chicken Liver, Sunflower Seeds, Salmon, Avocados, Corn, Broccoli, Mushroom Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine, Pyridoxal, Pyridoxamine Dandruff-like eruptions, Pink eye, Epilepsy Fish, Beef Liver, Potatoes & other starchy vegetables, Fruit (other than citrus) Vitamin B7 Biotin Growth & Neurological Disorders in Infants Raw Egg Yolk, Liver, Peanuts, Yeast, Wholewheat Bread, Cheddar Cheese, Pork Vitamin B9 Folic Acid Macrocytic Anaemia, Birth Defects Dark Leafy Greens like Spinach, Asparagus, Broccoli, Citrus Fruits, Beans, Peas, Lentils, Avocados

3 Vitamin B12 Various Cobalamins Macrocytic Anaemia, Memory Loss, Seafood, Beef, Chicken, Eggs Pernicious Anaemia, Mania, Psychosis, Paralysis Vitamin C L-Ascorbic Acid Scurvy Amla, Guava, Chillis, Kiwi, Broccoli, Orange, Papaya, Lemon, Vitamin D Calciferol (D2) & Cholecalciferol (D3) Rickets, Osteomalacia Sunlight, Mushrooms, Alfalfa, Fish Liver Oils, Cooked Egg Yolk, Vitamin E Tochopherols & Tocotrienols Red Blood Cell Destruction, Ataxia, Retinopathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Reproductive Failure Wheat Germ Oil, Canola Oil, Sunflower Oil, Almond Oil, Hazelnuts, Peanuts Essential Fatty Acids Omega 3 (Alpha Linolenic Acid) and Omega 6 (Linolenic Acid) Several bodily processes afflicted, Skin Ailments Fish Oils, Flaxseed Oil, Hemp Oil, Olive Oil, Pumpkin Seeds, Leafy Vitamin K Phylloquinone (K1), Menaquinone (K2) Lack of Clotting of Blood, Lack of Tissue Green Leafy Renewal Iron Anaemia, Arrhythmia Red Meat, Seafood, Egg Yolk,

4 Potassium Calcium Magnesium Sodium Chlorine Phosphorous Iodine High Blood Pressure, Arrhythmia, Muscle Weakness, Myalgia, Muscle Cramps, Constipation, Respiratory Depression, Paralysis Osteoporosis, Hypocalcemia, Ostopenia Deterioration of Metabolism & Cellular Functioning, Heart Attacks, Insulin Resistance Cognitive Impairment, Headaches, Nausea, Seizure, Coma, Electrolytic Imbalance Goitre, Cretinism, Deterioration of Bananas, Apple, Green Vegetables, Broccoli, Beans, Pumpkin Seeds Meat, Milk, Fruits, Vegetables, Whole Grains Milk and Milk Products, Eggs, Wheatgrass Nuts and Seeds, Green Vegetables, Dark Chocolate, Whole Grains Salt, Fish, Meat, Salt, Milk, Meats, Meat, Fish, Poultry, Eggs, Milk, Bananas Iodised Salt, Sea Food, Green

5 Metabolism & Cellular Functioning, Vegetables, Raw Milk, Eggs Protein Kwashiorkor Meat, Seafood, Eggs, Pulses & Legumes, Milk & Milk Products Protein- Energy Marasmus Grains, Pulses & Legumes, Meat, Milk & Milk Products, Eggs, Seafood We hope you find this post on deficiency diseases and malnutrition helpful. Go through some more of our similar posts to enhance your general awareness: Union Budget of India Highlights GDP Growth Rate of India - Financial Awareness Notes in PDF International Organizations and their Headquarters GK Notes in PDF Find more Study Notes here: More Notes and Study Material