Deficiency of Iodine

Q.

The disease caused by the deficiency of proteins in the diet of the children is called

1. Marasmus

2. Rickets

3. Kwashiorkor

4. Scurvy

Q.

What is the cause of the disease scurvy ?

Q.

(a) A lot of awareness is being spread about the use of iodised salt in food. Why so?

(b) What happens if iodine is not incorporated into our diet?

(c) Iodine deficiency is common in which place?

(d) Can this deficiency affect all ages and sex?

Q.

Identify the disease shown in the given image and its cause.

1. Scurvy - deficiency of Iodine

2. Goitre - deficiency of Iodine

3. Scurvy- deficiency of vitamin C

4. Goitre- deficiency of vitamin C

Q. Identify the disease shown in the given image and its cause.

1. Goitre - deficiency of Iodine

2. Scurvy- deficiency of vitamin C

3. Goitre- deficiency of vitamin C

4. Scurvy - deficiency of Iodine