If a particular component of food is missing in a person's diet, he/she is likely to suffer from __________.
deficiency disease
efficiency disease
defective disease
none of these
If a particular component of food is missing in a person's diet he/she is likely to suffer from deficiency disease.
Question 18
Boojho was having difficulty in seeing things in dim light. The doctor tested his eyesight and prescribed a particular vitamin supplement. He also advised him to include a few food items in his diet.
(a) Which deficiency disease is he suffering from?
(b) Which food component may be lacking in his diet?
(c) Suggest some food items that he should include in his diet. (Any four)
If the amount of iodine is less in a person’s diet, he is likely to suffer from which of the following disease?