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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
| Lack Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
