<P> Mineral deficiency is a lack of dietary minerals , the micronutrients that are needed for an organism 's proper health . The cause may be a poor diet , impaired uptake of the minerals that are consumed or a dysfunction in the organism 's use of the mineral after it is absorbed . These deficiencies can result in many disorders including anemia and goitre . Examples of mineral deficiency include , zinc deficiency , iron deficiency , and magnesium deficiency . </P>
<P> Mineral deficiency is a lack of dietary minerals , the micronutrients that are needed for an organism 's proper health . The cause may be a poor diet , impaired uptake of the minerals that are consumed or a dysfunction in the organism 's use of the mineral after it is absorbed . These deficiencies can result in many disorders including anemia and goitre . Examples of mineral deficiency include , zinc deficiency , iron deficiency , and magnesium deficiency . </P>
names of diseases caused by deficiency of minerals
names of diseases caused by deficiency of minerals
anemia anemia
anemia anemia