Lack of_____ in the diet leads to a defiency disease called anaemia.

Calcium

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Iron

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Iodine

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Phosphorous

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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.

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