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Which type of nutritional deficiency disease occurs as a result of various factors?
Which nutrient breakdown to release amino acids used for hepatic gluconeogenesis?
What causes increased nutritional demand in the body?
What is the process when triglycerides breakdown to form glycerol and fatty acids?
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Which condition can cause decreased absorption of essential nutrients?
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Which condition is related to protein deficiency but with sufficient calorie intake?
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Which vitamin deficiency leads to xerophthalmia and night blindness?
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Which vitamin is known for its role in calcium metabolism and prevention of rickets?
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Which vitamin deficiency can lead to enamel pitting and hypoplasia?
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What is the main cause of Marasmus in infants?
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Study Notes
Nutritional Deficiency Diseases
- Various factors can lead to Kwashiorkor, a nutritional deficiency disease.
Nutrient Breakdown
- Deamination of amino acids is used for hepatic gluconeogenesis.
Increased Nutritional Demand
- Pregnancy, lactation, and growth are factors that increase nutritional demand in the body.
Lipid Breakdown
- Hydrolysis is the process when triglycerides break down to form glycerol and fatty acids.
Decreased Nutrient Absorption
- Conditions like Crohn's disease and celiac disease can cause decreased absorption of essential nutrients.
Protein Deficiency
- Kwashiorkor is a condition related to protein deficiency, but with sufficient calorie intake.
Vitamin Deficiencies
- Xerophthalmia and night blindness are symptoms of Vitamin A deficiency.
- Vitamin D is essential for calcium metabolism and prevention of rickets.
- Vitamin D deficiency can lead to enamel pitting and hypoplasia.
Marasmus
- Marasmus in infants is mainly caused by inadequate protein and calorie intake.
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Description
Explore the causes and types of nutritional deficiency diseases, including primary and secondary deficiencies. Learn about the factors leading to malnutrition and the impact on the body.
