Question

Boojho was having difficulty in seeing things in dim light. The doctor tested his eyesight and prescribed a particular vitamin supplement. He also advised hint to include a few food items in his diet. Which deficiency disease is he suffering from?

1. Which deficiency disease is he suffering from?
2. Which food component may be lacking in his diet?
3. Suggest some food items that he should include in his diet(any four).

Answer 1

(a).

1. Boojho is suffering from night blindness which results in difficulty in seeing things at night.

(b). Cause of night blindness:

1. Night blindness is a retina problem that occurs due to the lack of vitamin A or thiamine in the diet.
2. Thiamine deficiency makes the cornea very dry which damages the retina and the cornea.
3. Thus, the food component that may be lacking in his diet is vitamin-A.

(c). Source of vitamin-A:

1. The food items that Boojho must include in his diet to overcome the deficiency of vitamin-A are:
2. Papaya.
3. Carrot.
4. Milk.
5. Mango and fish oil.