A doctor advises a patient to eat more yellow fruits, carrots and butter. The patient seems to be suffering from
A
Kwashiorkor
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B
Marasmus
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C
Night blindness
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D
Colour blindness
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Solution
The correct option is C Night blindness Kwashiorkor and Marasmus are nutritional deficiency disease whereas color blindness is a genetic disorder. Night blindness occurs due to deficiency of vitamin A. Night blindness can be cured by including diet sources rich in vitamin A like yellow fruits, carrot and butter.