Question

1.)what iz d cause of goitre? write its main symtoms?

2.)why goitre is revelant among people of hilly areas?

3.)why goitre does not occur in coastal areas?

4.)name d disease caused by d deficiency cause by iron?

5.)difine balanced diet?

6.)xpand PCM & PEM

Answer 1

Answer 1)

Goiter is caused due to the deficiency of iodine. Signs and symptoms of the disease are:

1) Swelling of the thyroid gland which is visible as a swelling at the base of the neck.

2) Voice hoarseness

3) A feeling of tightness in throat

4) Swallowing and breathing difficulties in some cases.

Answer 4)

Deficiency of iron results in Iron deficiency Anemia.

Answer 6)

PCM- Protein Calorie Malnutrition

PEM- Protein Energy Malnutrition