Question

Which group of three of following statements (1 5) contains all the three statements regarding beri-beri
1. A crippling disease prevalent among the native population of Africa
2. A deficiency disease caused by lack of thiamine
3. A nutritional disorder in infants and young children
4. Occurs in those countries where the staple diet is polished rice
5. The symptoms are pain from neutritis, paralysis, muscle wasting, progressive oedema, mental deterioration and finally heart failure

• A. 2, 4, 5
• B. 1, 2, 4
• C. 1, 3, 5
• D. 2, 3, 5

Answer 1

The correct option is A 2, 4, 5

Beri-beri disease is a deficiency disease caused by lack of thiamine. It occurs in those countries where the staple diet is polished rice. The symptoms of this disease are pain from neutritis, paralysis, muscle wasting, progressive oedema, mental deterioration and finally heart failure.

So, option A is the correct option.