Deficiency diseases · अभावजन्य रोग
Which nutrient, which disease, which food? Learn the chart, then play.
Deficiency diseases games
Deficiency diseases chart
| Nutrient | Deficiency disease | Symptoms | Rich food sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | Loss of vision (night blindness) | Poor eyesight, not seeing well in dim light | Carrots, papaya, mango, milk, green leafy vegetables |
| Vitamin B1 | Beriberi | Weak muscles, very little energy to work | Whole grains, pulses, peas, nuts |
| Vitamin C | Scurvy | Bleeding gums, wounds take longer to heal | Amla, oranges, lemons, guava, tomatoes |
| Vitamin D | Rickets | Soft and bent bones | Sunlight, milk, eggs, fish |
| Calcium | Bone and tooth decay | Weak bones, tooth decay | Milk, curd, paneer, ragi, green leafy vegetables |
| Iodine | Goitre | Swollen gland in the neck | Iodised salt, sea fish |
| Iron | Anaemia | Tiredness, pale skin, weakness | Spinach, jaggery, dates, pulses, meat |
Diseases caused by a lack of nutrients over a long time are called deficiency diseases. Lack of protein in children can cause kwashiorkor (swollen belly) and lack of both protein and carbohydrates can cause marasmus (very thin body). A balanced diet prevents them.
For Class 6–8 (food, nutrients and health — NCERT Curiosity 6 Ch 3 “Mindful Eating” and Curiosity 8 Ch 3 “Health”). This page is for learning, not medical advice.
A one-page chart to stick on the wall, and a worksheet to practise.
Deficiency diseases
| Nutrient | Deficiency disease | Symptoms | Rich food sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | Loss of vision (night blindness) | Poor eyesight, not seeing well in dim light | Carrots, papaya, mango, milk, green leafy vegetables |
| Vitamin B1 | Beriberi | Weak muscles, very little energy to work | Whole grains, pulses, peas, nuts |
| Vitamin C | Scurvy | Bleeding gums, wounds take longer to heal | Amla, oranges, lemons, guava, tomatoes |
| Vitamin D | Rickets | Soft and bent bones | Sunlight, milk, eggs, fish |
| Calcium | Bone and tooth decay | Weak bones, tooth decay | Milk, curd, paneer, ragi, green leafy vegetables |
| Iodine | Goitre | Swollen gland in the neck | Iodised salt, sea fish |
| Iron | Anaemia | Tiredness, pale skin, weakness | Spinach, jaggery, dates, pulses, meat |
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Deficiency diseases — worksheet
Name: ____________________ Class: ______ Date: __________
1. Lack of vitamin C causes ____________.
2. Goitre is caused by lack of ____________.
3. Name two foods rich in calcium: ______ ______
4. Rickets makes bones ____________.
5. Which vitamin does our body make in sunlight? ______
6. What is a balanced diet? ______________________
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