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Article: Dietary Deficiencies
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- Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
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Dietary Deficiencies
What Are Dietary Deficiencies?
The Supplement Habit
Protein Deficiencies
Vitamin Deficiencies
Mineral Deficiencies
How Are Dietary Deficiency Diseases Treated and Prevented?
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Dietary deficiencies are disorders that occur because of a lack of essential nutrients in the diet, or because the body cannot absorb and process those nutrients once they are eaten. Most dietary deficiency diseases are caused by a lack of protein, vitamins, or minerals.
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Antioxidants
Minerals
Nutraceuticals
Nutrition
Phytochemicals
Protein
Vitamins
What Are Dietary Deficiencies?
The human diet is ...