Question

Avoiding the consumption of foods such as raisins, beans, fish and seafood will likely cause which of the following deficiency disease?

• A. Rickets
• B. Brittle bones
• C. Anaemia
• D. Goitre

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Goitre

Foods such as raisins, beans, fish and seafood are rich in iodine. Not taking these foods in the diet result in the iodine deficiency disease called goitre. It is a swelling in the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland.