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Childhood Nutrition Deficiencies

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Vitamin C

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Signs of Deficiency: Scurvy, poor wound healing, bleeding gums; Food Sources: Citrus fruits, strawberries, bell peppers

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Calcium

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Signs of Deficiency: Impaired bone mineralization, increased risk of fractures, dental problems; Food Sources: Dairy products, leafy greens, fortified cereals

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Iron

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Signs of Deficiency: Anemia, fatigue, impaired cognitive development; Food Sources: Red meats, fortified cereals, spinach

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Vitamin B12

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Signs of Deficiency: Megaloblastic anemia, neurological issues, weakness; Food Sources: Meat, dairy products, fortified soy milk

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Vitamin D

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Signs of Deficiency: Rickets, bone pain, muscle weakness; Food Sources: Fortified milk, egg yolks, fatty fish

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Vitamin A

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Signs of Deficiency: Night blindness, dry eyes, increased susceptibility to infections; Food Sources: Carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach

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Folate (Folic acid)

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Signs of Deficiency: Poor growth, megaloblastic anemia, neural tube defects; Food Sources: Leafy greens, legumes, fortified grains

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Zinc

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Signs of Deficiency: Growth retardation, poor wound healing, decreased taste acuity; Food Sources: Beef, pumpkin seeds, lentils

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

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Signs of Deficiency: Beriberi, confusion, neuropathy; Food Sources: Pork, whole grains, legumes

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Magnesium

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Signs of Deficiency: Tremors, seizures, heart rhythm abnormalities; Food Sources: Almonds, black beans, whole wheat bread

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Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

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Signs of Deficiency: Hair loss, skin rashes, brittle nails; Food Sources: Eggs, almonds, sweet potatoes

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)

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Signs of Deficiency: Numbness, headache, fatigue; Food Sources: Chicken liver, sunflower seeds, mushrooms

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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Signs of Deficiency: Poor cognitive development, vision problems, mood swings; Food Sources: Flaxseed, walnuts, fatty fish

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

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Signs of Deficiency: Angular cheilitis, glossitis, skin rashes; Food Sources: Milk, eggs, green vegetables

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

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Signs of Deficiency: Pellagra, dermatitis, diarrhea; Food Sources: Chicken breast, tuna, avocados

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Vitamin K

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Signs of Deficiency: Easy bruising, bleeding problems, weak bone formation; Food Sources: Broccoli, spinach, meat

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

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Signs of Deficiency: Irritability, depression, dermatitis; Food Sources: Chickpeas, tuna, potatoes

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Selenium

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Signs of Deficiency: Thyroid dysfunction, weakened immune system, heart muscle disorder; Food Sources: Brazil nuts, seafood, sunflower seeds

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Vitamin E

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Signs of Deficiency: Hemolytic anemia, peripheral neuropathy, ataxia; Food Sources: Almonds, sunflower seeds, spinach

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Iodine

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Signs of Deficiency: Goiter, developmental delays, hypothyroidism; Food Sources: Iodized salt, dairy products, seafood

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