Nutrition & Deficiencies

See how food nourishes the body and what happens when a key nutrient runs low — in interactive 3D — with plant-forward food sources and care.

Conditions in this section

• Iron-Deficiency Anaemia — Too little iron to make healthy red blood cells — very common in India, and easily treated once found.
• Vitamin B12 Deficiency — A common deficiency — especially in vegetarians — affecting nerves and blood; easily treated with B12.
• Vitamin D Deficiency — Low vitamin D weakens bones and muscles — extremely common in India, and simple to correct.
• Calcium Deficiency — Too little calcium for strong bones and teeth — important at every age, and easy to get from food.
• Iodine Deficiency — Too little iodine affects the thyroid (goitre) and, crucially, a baby’s brain development — prevented by iodised salt.
• Protein & Energy Undernutrition — Not getting enough protein and calories to grow and thrive — most serious in young children, and preventable.

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