This can lead to preventable blindness among children. It can also weaken the defense system of the body, called immune system.

This deficiency is also called beriberi. It may lead to heart failure or diseases and nerve damage. It can also lead to loss of muscle strength, and eventually, paralysis (complete or partial loss of body function).

This can lead to a disease called scurvy. Symptoms of scurvy include tiredness, weakness, curly hair, and soreness of arms and legs.

The lack of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphate can lead to a disease called _____. Symptoms include weak and soft bones, delayed growth, and deformities and abnormalities in bones or spine.

Lack of vitamin D and calcium may cause ______ later on in a person’s life. If this happens, the person’s bones lose strength and density (amount of bone mineral in bone tissue, making them brittle and weak.

This lead to anemia which causes weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath, pale skin, and dizziness.

This deficiency can cause delays in growth and mental development. It can also cause goiter, a condition in which the thyroid gland found at the base of the neck becomes swollen.

Develops in children who lack protein and energy (measured by calories). There are two types of this: Kwashiorkor and Marasmus.

This happens when a person eats too much food and becomes overweight, weak and sickly. It happens when one consumes food nutrients than what the body actually needs.