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What are deficiency diseases? Name the deficiency diseases of Protein.​

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>“Deficiency diseases are diseases that are caused by the LACK of certain essential NUTRIENTS, especially vitamins and minerals, in one's diet over a prolonged PERIOD of time.”

  • Kwashiorkor, also known as “edematous malnutrition” because of its association with EDEMA (fluid retention), is a nutritional disorder most often seen in regions experiencing FAMINE. It is a form of malnutrition caused by a lack of protein in the diet.
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