The document is a PowerPoint presentation about nutritional deficiency diseases. It introduces the topic and explains that lack of nutrition can cause health problems and deficiency diseases. It then summarizes three specific deficiency diseases: Marasmus caused by lack of protein and energy, Kwashiorkor caused by lack of protein, and Rickets caused by lack of vitamin D. The main symptoms of each disease are listed.

1. POWERPOINT
PRESENTATION
TOPIC : NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCY DISEASES
Submitted To:
Aneesha Teacher
KUCTE, KULAKKADA
Submitted by:
RINI THOMAS
ROLL NO. 33

2. INTRODUCTION
We get nutrients needed for our body from the
food we eat . For the proper growth of body a
nutrient rich diet is essential. Lack of nutritious
food also causes health problem and many
deficiency diseases . They are the following .

3. MARASMUS
Marasmus is caused by the lack of protein and
energy . Major symptoms are;
1. Retarded growth
2. Loss of weight
3. Lean body
4. Projected ribs
5. Sunken eyes
6. Dry skin

4. KWASHIORKOR
Kwashiorkor is caused by the lack of protein . Major
symptoms are;
1. Stunted physical growth
2. Protruding stomach
3. Projected eyes
4. Oedema on the legs
5. Wrinkles on skin

5. RICKETS
Rickets is caused by the deficiency of vitamin D.
Major symptoms are;
1. Limbs are bent
2. Decayed teeth
3. Joint pain
4. Wasting of muscles