Question

Mention the food constituents which may be lacking in one's diet, in case of the following.
A person suffering from beri-beri.

Answer 1

Beri-beri:

1. The deficiency of vitamin B₁ leads to a deficiency disease known as beri-beri.
2. Food sources of vitamin B₁ include milk, cheese, liver, yeast, meat, green leafy vegetables and whole grains. So, a person suffering from beri-beri lacks all these mentioned food constituents in their diet.
3. Symptoms of beriberi include pain in the hands and feet and swelling of the body.