Primary Health Care and Essential Nutrition

Nutritional Deficiencies

Nutritional deficiencies primarily occur when a person doesn't take adequate essential nutrients. An insufficient consumption of essential nutrients like proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates etc., in the intake can lead to Nutritional deficiency. It can be overwhelmed by consumption of balanced diet or taking supplements to balance the scarce nutrients in the body.  A healthy, nutritious and balanced diet is crucial for the overall health and well-being.

• Iron deficiency
• Iodine deficiency
• Vitamin D deficiency
• Vitamin B12 deficiency
• Calcium deficiency
• Vitamin A deficiency
• Magnesium deficiency