Deficiency Diseases | Middle School Science | Khan Academy

Deficiency diseases are health problems caused by a lack of essential nutrients in your diet. In this video, we'll explore common deficiency diseases and learn how these conditions affect the body and how you can prevent them by eating a balanced diet rich in essential vitamins and minerals 0:00 What is deficiency disease? 0:44 Deficiency of Vitamin A 1:03 Deficiency of Vitamin B 1:40 Deficiency of Vitamin C 2:15 Deficiency of Vitamin D 3:03 Deficiency of Vitamin E 3:36 Deficiency of Vitamin K 3:05 Deficiency of Calcium 4:21 Deficiency of Iron 4:51 Deficiency of Iodine 5:16 Summary Khan Academy India is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We have videos and exercises that have been translated into multiple Indian languages, and 15 million people around the globe learn on Khan Academy every month. Support Us: https://india.khanacademy.org/donate Created by Shankar R