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List of Sources of Nutrients and Deficiency Diseases – Static GK

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List of Sources of Nutrients and Deficiency Diseases – Static GK

List of Sources of Nutrients and Deficiency Diseases – Static GK By definition, a nutrient is any substance that is absorbed and either provides you with energy or enables growth, repair, or proper functioning of your body. There are seven main classes of nutrients that the body needs. These are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water.

It is important that everyone consumes these seven nutrients on a daily basis to help them build their bodies and maintain their health. Deficiencies, excesses, and imbalances in diet can produce negative impacts on health, which may lead to diseases. This list of nutrients, their sources, constituents, and deficiency diseases will help you prepare for the Competetive Examination.

List of Nutrient Sources and their Deficiency diseases

Nutrients	Constituent	Deficiency Diseases	Sources
Vitamin A	Retinol, Retinoic Acid, Beta-Carotene	Night-blindness, Healing epithelial cells, Normal development of teeth and bones	Carrots, Papaya, Milk, Cheese, Fish Liver Oil, Green Vegetables, etc.
Vitamin B1	Thiamine	Beriberi	Brewer’s Yeast, Whole Grain, Oatmeal, Legumes, Peanuts, Dried Soybean, Sunflower Seeds, etc.
Vitamin B2	Riboflavin	Ariboflavinosis	Beef Liver, Lamb, Milk, Mushroom, Spinach, Almonds, etc.
Vitamin B3	Niacin or Nicotinic Acid	Pellagra	Tuna, Chicken, Turkey, Mushrooms, Bacon, Broccoli, Veal, etc.
Vitamin B5	Pantothenic Acid	Acne, Paresthesia	Chicken Liver, Sunflower Seeds, Salmon, Avocados, Corn, Broccoli, Mushroom, etc.
Vitamin B6	Pyridoxine, Pyridoxal, Pyridoxamine	Dandruff-like eruptions, Pink eye, Epilepsy	Potatoes & other starchy vegetables, fruit (other than citrus), etc.
Vitamin B7	Biotin	Growth & Neurological Disorders in Infants	Raw Egg Yolk, Liver, Peanuts, Yeast, Whole-wheat Bread, Cheddar Cheese, Pork, etc.
Vitamin B9	Folic Acid	Macrocytic Anaemia, Birth Defects	Dark Leafy Greens like Spinach, Asparagus, Broccoli, Citrus Fruits, Beans, Peas, Lentils, Avocados, etc
Vitamin B12	Various Cobalamins	Macrocytic Anaemia, Memory Loss, Pernicious Anaemia, Mania, Psychosis, Paralysis	Seafood, Beef, Chicken, Eggs, etc.
Vitamin C	L-Ascorbic Acid	Scurvy	Amla, Guava, Chillis, Kiwi, Broccoli, Orange, Papaya, Lemon, etc.
Vitamin D	Calciferol (D2) & Cholecalciferol (D3)	Rickets, Osteomalacia, Needed for the absorption of calcium from small intestines, Calcification of the skeleton	Sunlight, Mushrooms, Alfalfa, Fish Liver Oils, Cooked Egg Yolk, etc.
Vitamin E	Tocopherols & Tocotrienols	Red Blood Cell Destruction, Ataxia, Retinopathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Reproductive Failure	Wheat Germ Oil, Canola Oil, Sunflower Oil, Almond Oil, Hazelnuts, Peanuts, etc.
Essential Fatty Acids	Omega 3 (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) and Omega 6 (Linolenic Acid)	Several bodily processes afflicted, Skin Ailments	Fish Oils, Flaxseed Oil, Hemp Oil, Olive Oil, Pumpkin Seeds, Leafy Vegetables, etc.
Vitamin K	Phylloquinone (K1), Menaquinone (K2)	Lack of Clotting of Blood, Lack of Tissue Renewal	Green Leafy Vegetables etc.
Iron		Anaemia, Arrhythmia	Red Meat, Seafood, Egg Yolk, Bananas, Apple, Green Vegetables, Broccoli, Beans, Pumpkin Seeds, etc.
Potassium		High Blood Pressure, Arrhythmia, Muscle Weakness, Myalgia, Muscle Cramps, Constipation, Respiratory Depression, Paralysis	Meat, Milk, Fruits, Vegetables, Whole Grains, etc.
Calcium		Osteoporosis, Hypocalcemia, Osteopenia	Milk and Milk Products, Eggs, Wheatgrass, etc.
Magnesium		Deterioration of Metabolism & Cellular Functioning, Heart Attacks, Insulin Resistance	Nuts and Seeds, Green Vegetables, Dark Chocolate, Whole Grains, etc.
Sodium		Cognitive Impairment, Headaches, Nausea, Seizure, Coma, Electrolytic Imbalance	Salt, Fish, Meat, Vegetables, etc.
Chlorine		alkalosis	Salt, Milk, Meat, Vegetables, etc.
Phosphorous		hypophosphatemia, rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults	Meat, Fish, Poultry, Eggs, Milk, Bananas, etc.
Iodine		Goitre, Cretinism, Deterioration of Metabolism & Cellular Functioning,	Iodised Salt, Sea Food, Green Vegetables, Raw Milk, Eggs, etc.
Protein		Kwashiorkor	Meat, Seafood, Eggs, Pulses & Legumes, Milk & Milk Products, etc.
Protein-Energy		Marasmus	Grains, Pulses & Legumes, Meat, Milk & Milk Products, Eggs, Seafood, etc.

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