Question

Protein energy malnutrition can be treated by

• A. Biomagnification
• B. Biofortification
• C. Bioremediation
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Biofortification

Biofortification is the method in which the food is added or supplemented with the required nutrients. It is a process of breeding crops with higher levels of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fat content. The new varieties of legume plants can be developed through hybridisation to produce more amount of proteins in the seeds. These plants can be used for the treatment of the people suffering from protein deficiency disorders like PEM.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.