Beri-beri is caused by the deficiency of vitamin-D.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Vitamin D: It is an essential nutrient that our body needs. It is also a fat-soluble vitamin and helps in the absorption and retention of calcium and phosphorus in the body.
Beri-beri:
It is a disease that is caused by the deficiency of the nutrient vitamin B1 or thiamine.
It makes a person lose sensations, lose muscle functions, and pain, and have walking problems.
Final answer:
The given statement is false.

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