DIETARY DEFICIENCY

There are a number of factors which lead to decrease intake of diet which in turn leads to lots of problems like growth and mental retardation .

Dietary deficiency could be of many types

Deficiency of vitamins

Deficiency of minerals

Deficiency of proteins

 

CAUSES

Improper diet intake

Food deficiency in a certain area

Poor socio economic status and high pricing

Unawareness about proper food intake

Any chronic illness interfering with the food absorption

SIGNS / SYMPTOMS

Anorexia

Growth or mental retardation

Memory loss

Confusion

Mental weakness

Irritability

Blue spots on the skin

PREVENTION

It is very important to know about the balanced diet and to know the problems associated with intake of imbalanced diet .

Making food of good nutritional value available for every individual .

Improving the socio economic status of every individual

Keeping prices in control