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Description of Nutritional deficiencies

According to dictionary definition  IntroductionAccording to dictionary definition  Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy. If you do not get enough nutrients — including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals — you may suffer from malnutrition.  CausesAccording to dictionary definition  Causes of malnutrition include:1. Lack of specific nutrients in your diet. Even the lack of one vitamin can lead to malnutrition.2. An unbalanced diet3. Certain medical problems, such as malabsorption syndromes and cancers  Signs and SymptomsAccording to dictionary definition  Symptoms may include:1. Fatigue2. Dizziness3. Weight loss  InvestigationsAccording to dictionary definition  To diagnose the cause of the problem, your doctor may do blood tests and a nutritional assessment.  TreatmentAccording to dictionary definition  Treatment may include replacing the missing nutrients and treating the underlying cause.