Multiple choice

A diet lacking nutrients such as proteins, essential vitamins or minerals result in _______.

  1. hereditary diseases

  2. deficiency diseases

  3. congenital diseases

  4. infectious diseases

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Deficiency diseases occur when the body does not receive enough essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, or proteins. Examples include scurvy and rickets.