Nutrition disorder
Overview
A nutrition disorder is caused by poor diet or an inability of the body to use certain nutrients. Examples include overeating leading to obesity and a lack of healthy red blood cells (anemia) caused by limited vitamin C or iron.
Treatments
Nutrition education and vitamin and mineral supplements may help.
Last Updated Jun 13, 2017
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