Vitamin Deficiency

Synonyms of vitamin deficiency

• malnutrition
• nutrient deficiency
• nutritional deficiency

Antonyms of vitamin deficiency

• vitamin sufficiency
• adequate vitamin levels
• optimal nutrition

Collocations of vitamin deficiency

severe deficiency

Frequency: 70 %

The patient was diagnosed with a severe deficiency of vitamin D.

nutrient deficiency

Frequency: 60 %

A balanced diet is essential to prevent nutrient deficiencies.

iron deficiency

Frequency: 50 %

Pregnant women are at a higher risk of iron deficiency.

calcium deficiency

Frequency: 45 %

Consuming dairy products can help prevent calcium deficiencies.

vitamin b12 deficiency

Frequency: 40 %

Vegetarians need to be mindful of vitamin B12 deficiency.

Idiomatic Expressions for vitamin deficiency

• Phrase: vitamin deficiency epidemic
  Meaning: a widespread occurrence of not having enough vitamins in the population
  Usage: In some developing countries, there is a vitamin deficiency epidemic due to lack of access to nutritious food.