Lack

Lack is a term that refers to the absence or deficiency of something. It can be used in various contexts, such as in health and medicine, where it can refer to the deficiency of certain nutrients or substances in the body, leading to various health conditions.

Health and Medicine

In the field of health and medicine, lack can refer to the deficiency of certain nutrients or substances in the body. This can lead to various health conditions, such as malnutrition, vitamin deficiency, and mineral deficiency.

Malnutrition

Malnutrition is a condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much such that the diet causes health problems. It can lead to serious health issues, including stunted growth, eye problems, diabetes and heart disease.

Vitamin Deficiency

A vitamin deficiency occurs when you do not get enough of certain vitamins. Vitamins are substances that the body needs to grow and develop normally. There are 13 vitamins that the body absolutely needs: vitamins A, C, D, E, K, and the B vitamins.

Mineral Deficiency

Mineral deficiency is a term that refers to the physical state of a body that does not receive enough of a particular mineral. Minerals are specific kinds of nutrients that your body needs in order to function properly.

See Also

• Nutrient deficiency
• Health
• Medicine

References

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