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Assertion: Repeated consumption of junk food leads to malnutrition.
Reason: Junk food gives less nutrients.

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Assertion is correct, but reason is incorrect.
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Reason is correct, but assertion is incorrect.
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Both are correct, but reason is the wrong explanation for assertion.
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Both are correct and reason is the correct explanation for assertion.
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The correct option is D Both are correct and reason is the correct explanation for assertion.
Malnutrition occurs when all nutrients that the body needs are not obtained in proper proportions from the diet. Junk food provides less nutrient. Many nutrients are lost during the making of junk food. Hence, frequent consumption of junk food would lead to shortage of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals.

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