Question

Read the following statements about diseases.

(i) They are caused by germs.

(ii) They are caused due to lack of nutrients in our diet.

(iii) They can be passed on to another person through contact.

(iv) They can be prevented by taking a balanced diet.

Which pair of statements best describe a deficiency disease?

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (ii) and (iii)
• C. (ii) and (iv)
• D. (i) and (iii)

Answer 1

The correct option is C

(ii) and (iv)

The correct option is C

The explanation for the correct option:

Deficiency disease:

1. An illness that is affected by a dietary deficiency of a particular nutrient, especially a vitamin or mineral, which can be caused by improper eating, digesting, absorbing or using the nutrient is called deficiency disease.
2. It can be cured by a balanced diet. When they do get sick, they have a few symptoms and signs that range from normal to severe depending on their health status.

The explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Infectious Diseases are caused by germs.

Option B:

Communicable diseases spread with contact.

Option D:

Infectious Diseases are caused by germs and communicable diseases spread with contact.

Final answer:

They are caused due to lack of nutrients in our diet and they can be prevented by taking a balanced diet, best described deficiency disease