Lack of_____ in the diet leads to a defiency disease called anaemia.
A
Calcium
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B
Iron
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C
Iodine
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D
Phosphorous
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Solution
The correct option is B Iron
The deficiency of nutrients causes retardation of growth and many other diseases. Anaemia is such a nutrient deficiency disease caused due to the deficiency of a mineral, iron.