Rahul has a deficiency of potassium and vitamin C.
Choose the correct pair of food items that he has to consume for reducing the deficiencies.

Milk and banana

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Banana and tomato

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Peanuts and milk

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Tomato and peanuts

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Solution

The correct option is B Banana and tomato
$∙$ Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C. It is concentrated in the jelly-like substance that surrounds the seeds.
$∙$ Peanuts contain beneficial proteins.
$∙$ Banana contains potassium which is useful for us.
$∙$ So, banana and tomato can be consumed to increase the potassium and vitamin C content respectively.

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Rahul has a deficiency of potassium and vitamin C. Choose the correct pair of food items that he has to consume for reducing the deficiencies.

Rahul has a deficiency of potassium and vitamin C.
Choose the correct pair of food items that he has to consume for reducing the deficiencies.