{"id":1976,"date":"2021-10-06T04:38:08","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T04:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lltonline.org\/?page_id=1976"},"modified":"2022-06-21T17:20:31","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T17:20:31","slug":"food-and-deficiency-diseases","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lltonline.org\/index.php\/food-and-deficiency-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"Food and Deficiency Diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1976\" class=\"elementor elementor-1976\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e33fd63 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e33fd63\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8931fba\" data-id=\"8931fba\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb1b7d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cb1b7d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 20-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DEFINATION<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0570d5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0570d5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 20-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Food<\/strong> can be defined as anything solid or liquid which when swallowed, digested and assimilated in the body provides it with essential substances called nutrients. It is the basic necessity of life. Food supplies energy, enables growth and repair of tissues and organs. It also protects the body from disease and regulates body functions.<\/p><p>\u0996\u09be\u09a6\u09cd\u09af\u0995 \u09b9\u09c8\u099b\u09c7 \u09af\u09bf\u0995\u09cb\u09a8\u09cb \u0995\u09a0\u09bf\u09a8 \u09ac\u09be \u09a4\u09f0\u09b2 \u09ac\u09b8\u09cd\u09a4\u09c1 \u09af\u09bf \u09b6\u09f0\u09c0\u09f0\u09a4 \u0997\u09bf\u09b2\u09bf\u09b2\u09c7, \u09b9\u099c\u09ae \u0995\u09f0\u09bf\u09b2\u09c7 \u0986\u09f0\u09c1 \u0986\u09a4\u09cd\u09ae\u09b8\u09be\u09ce \u0995\u09f0\u09bf\u09b2\u09c7 \u0985\u09a4\u09cd\u09af\u09be\u09f1\u09b6\u09cd\u09af\u0995\u09c0\u09af\u09bc \u09aa\u09a6\u09be\u09f0\u09cd\u09a5 \u09aa\u09cd\u09f0\u09a6\u09be\u09a8 \u0995\u09f0\u09c7\u0964 \u098f\u0987\u099f\u09cb \u099c\u09c0\u09f1\u09a8\u09f0 \u09ae\u09cc\u09b2\u09bf\u0995 \u09aa\u09cd\u09f0\u09af\u09bc\u09cb\u099c\u09a8\u09c0\u09af\u09bc\u09a4\u09be\u0964 \u0996\u09be\u09a6\u09cd\u09af\u0987 \u09b6\u0995\u09cd\u09a4\u09bf \u09af\u09cb\u0997\u09be\u09a8 \u09a7\u09f0\u09c7, \u0995\u09b2\u09be \u0986\u09f0\u09c1 \u0985\u0999\u09cd\u0997\u09ac\u09cb\u09f0\u09f0 \u09ac\u09bf\u0995\u09be\u09b6 \u0986\u09f0\u09c1 \u09ae\u09c7\u09f0\u09be\u09ae\u09a4\u09bf \u09b8\u0995\u09cd\u09b7\u09ae \u0995\u09f0\u09c7\u0964 \u0987 \u09b6\u09f0\u09c0\u09f0\u0995 \u09f0\u09cb\u0997\u09f0 \u09aa\u09f0\u09be \u09b8\u09c1\u09f0\u0995\u09cd\u09b7\u09bf\u09a4 \u0995\u09f0\u09c7 \u0986\u09f0\u09c1 \u09b6\u09f0\u09c0\u09f0\u09f0 \u0995\u09be\u09f0\u09cd\u09af\u0995\u09b2\u09be\u09aa \u09a8\u09bf\u09af\u09bc\u09a8\u09cd\u09a4\u09cd\u09f0\u09a3 \u0995\u09f0\u09c7\u0964<\/p><p><strong> Nutrients<\/strong> are the constituents in food that must be supplied to the body in suitable amounts. These include <em>carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, water and fibre<\/em>. Nutrients can be classified as macronutrients and micronutrients on the basis of the required quantity to be consumed by us everyday.<\/p><p><strong>Nutrition\u00a0<\/strong>is the science of food, nutrients, and other substances they contain; and of their actions within the body including ingestion, digestion, absorption, metabolism and excretion.\u00a0<\/p><p>A <strong>Balance diet<\/strong> is one that includes a variety of foods in adequate amounts and correct proportions to meet the day\u2019s requirements of all essential <br \/>nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, water, and fibre.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e90354 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e90354\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">TYPES OF NUTRIENTS<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2657947 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2657947\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>MACRONUTRIENTS<\/strong> (<em>Required in large amounts<\/em>)<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Carbohydrates<\/li><li>Proteins<\/li><li>Fats<\/li><li>Water<\/li><li>Fiber<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>MICRONUTRIENTS<\/strong> (<em>Required but in small amounts<\/em>)<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Iodine<\/li><li>Calcium<\/li><li>Iron etc<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58ca88f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58ca88f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FOOD GROUPS<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4604690 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4604690\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Food is divided into 5 groups<\/p><ol><li>Cereals, Grains and Products &#8211; Such as Rice, Wheat, Ragi, Bajra, Maize, Jowar, Barley, Rice flakes, Wheat flour etc. These mainly supply energy, protein and fats.\u00a0<\/li><li>Pulses and Legumes &#8211; Such as Dal, Soyabean, Peas, Rajma, Beans etc. These supply Calcium, Iron, Fibre along with energy and protein.<\/li><li>Milk, Meat and Milk Products &#8211; Such as Milk, curd, cheese, paneer, egg, chicken etc. These provide protein, fat and calcium.\u00a0<\/li><li>Fruits and Vegetables &#8211; Fruits are the main sourse of Vitamin \u2013 C,\u00a0 and Fibre, while vegetables provide Folic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Fibre etc<\/li><li>Fats and Sugars &#8211; Such as Butter, ghee, Hydrogenated oils, Cooking oil etc. These provide Energy, Fat, Essential Fatty Acids among others.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39c3418 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39c3418\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e971160 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e971160\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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The size of each section represents the number of daily servings recommended. The broad base at the bottom conveys that grains should be abundant and form the foundation of a healthy diet. Fruits and vegetables appear at the next level, showing that they have a less prominent, but still important place in the diet. Meats and milks appear in a smaller band near the top. A few servings of each can contribute valuable nutrients such as proteins, vitamins and minerals, without too much fat and cholesterol. Fats, oils and sweets occupy the tiny apex, indicating that they should be used sparingly.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dae9843 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-advanced-data-table\" data-id=\"dae9843\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-advanced-data-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ea-advanced-data-table-wrap\" data-id=\"dae9843\"><div class=\"ea-advanced-data-table-wrap-inner\">\n                <table class=\"ea-advanced-data-table ea-advanced-data-table-static ea-advanced-data-table-dae9843\" data-id=\"dae9843\"><thead><tr><th><p><strong>Nutrients<\/strong><\/p><\/th><th><p><strong>Sources of Nutrients&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><\/th><th><p><strong>Associated Deficiency Diseases<\/strong><\/p><\/th><th><p><strong>Symptoms of Deficiency Diseases<\/strong><\/p><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Carbohydrates<\/strong>\t<\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Whole grains, cereals, legumes, potatoes, cheese, pasta, bread, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Hypoglycemia and Ketoacidosis<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">For hypoglycemia- An irregular or fast heartbeat, pale skin, shakiness, fatigue, anxiety, irritability, hunger.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">For ketoacidosis- Excessive thirst, frequent urination, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Proteins<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Eggs, chicken, yogurt, almonds, cottage cheese, oats, seafood, pulses, beans, milk, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Marasmus and Kwashiorkor<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Marasmus- weight loss, dehydration, chronic diarrhea, stomach shrinkage.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Kwashiorkor- loss of muscle mass, an enlarged tummy (\"pot belly\") and regular infections, or more serious or long-lasting infections.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Fats<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Ghee, Butter, cheese, avocados, dark chocolate, fatty fish, nuts, chia seeds, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Scaly dermatitis, thrombocytopenia, alopecia, intellectual disability in children<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Scaly and patchy skin, dull skin<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Iodine<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Eggs, bread, nuts, seaweed, iodized table salt, dairy products<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Goitre, Hypothyroidism and Anaemia<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Goitre- A tight feeling in your throat, swelling at neck base, coughing, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Hypothyroidism- Fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, dry skin, weight gain, constipation.<\/span>\t<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Calcium<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Dates, blackberries, egg, milk, almonds, wheat, sesame seeds, soybeans, pomegranate, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Hypocalcemia, cataracts, alterations in the brain, brittle bones and osteoporosis<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Weak bones, pain in body parts<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Sodium<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Onions, fresh fruits, sweet potato, broccoli, eggs, milk, pumpkin seeds, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Hyponatremia, seizures, coma<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Headache, confusion, restlessness, vomiting, nausea<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Phosphorus<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Pomegranate, Dates, beef, oats, tuna, passion fruits, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Rickets in children, osteomalacia in adults, Hypophosphatemia<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Bone pain, muscle weakness<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Vitamin A- Retinol<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Ripe yellow fruits, green leafy vegetables, fruits, milk, guava, tomatoes, oranges, carrots, broccoli, watermelon, nuts, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Hyperkeratosis, keratomalacia and blindness<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Blisters, calluses, corns, thickened skin can be seen in hyperkeratosis; and it affects eyes with low and blurred visibility<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Vitamin B1- Thiamine<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Potatoes, peas, fresh fruits, corn, cashew nuts, milk, wheat, dates, black beans, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Beriberi<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Difficulty walking, loss of feeling sensation in hands and feet, loss of muscle function, pain, mental confusion<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Vitamin B2- Riboflavin<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Dates, banana, mushrooms, mangoes, grapes, pumpkin, popcorn, soybeans, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Sore eyes, Slow growth<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Eyes pain<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Vitamin B3- Niacin<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Fish, eggs, meat, milk products, mushroom, guava, cereals, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Pellagra<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Delusions, diarrhea, weakness, pain in abdomen, inflamed mucous membrane&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Vitamin C<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Black currant, fresh fruits, broccoli, chestnuts, goat milk, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Scurvy and Gum bleeding<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Swollen gums, loose teeth, bulging eyes<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Vitamin D<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Fish, liver, egg, beef, cod, chicken breast, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Rickets and osteomalacia<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Weak bones<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Vitamin E<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Potatoes, guava, mango, pumpkin, milk, nuts, seeds, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Hemolysis, heart problems and sterility<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Abnormal paleness or lack of color of the skin, dark coloured urine, fever, weakness, yellowish skin, eyes, and mouth (jaundice)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Vitamin K<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Broccoli, Tomatoes, beef, Cashew Nuts, chestnuts, mangoes, lamb, grapes, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Hemorrhage<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Sudden severe headache, seizures, weakness in arm or leg, lethargy, changes in vision<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n            <\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DEFINATION Food can be defined as anything solid or liquid which when swallowed, digested and assimilated in the body provides it with essential substances called nutrients. 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