NUTRITIONAL DISEASES

Nutritional diseases are diseases in humans that are caused by inadequate nutrients in foods. In other words, nutritional diseases are commonly associated with severe malnutrition. They may be caused by nutrient deficiencies or excess or imbalance of the nutrients. These diseases may include developmental abnormalities that can be prevented by diet. It may also include interaction of food and nutrients with drugs, food allergies and intolerance.AS said above, nutritional diseases are common in poor countries of the world. As a result of nutrient deficiencies, there may be loss of weight, slow growth rate in children, diminished mental alertness and increased susceptibility to diseases.Examples of nutrient deficiency diseases are goitre, anaemia, scurvy, rickets,  beriberi and pellagra. Are you interested in making money with your ideas? Get the secret here.