Deficiency Diseases

3. It is a nutritional deficiency disorder caused by a lack of mineral iron in the diet.
4. is caused by a lack of mineral iodine in the diet.
6. Goitre is a swelling of the ............ gland.
9. It is a condition that develops when a person lacks starch and energy rich food.
11. The thyroid gland is found in the ........................
13. is characterized by swollen and bleeding gums, poor healing of wounds and painful muscles
14. To prevent scurvy, vitamin C is found in the following oranges and ...............

1. A .................. lifestyle means that a person seldom does any physical activity and is very inactive.
2. It is a serious nutritional deficiency disease. It is caused by a severe Iack of protein in the diet.
5. It is caused by an excess (too much) of energy rich food in the diet and a sedentary lifestyle.
7. A person suffering from anaemia is typically very pale and always tired with a very low ................ against diseases.
8. Scurvy symptoms include bleeding under the skin and ...........
10. Deficiency of vitamin D and calcium leads to ................
12. ................ deficiency leads to Anaemia