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प्रश्न
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Kwashiorkor
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उत्तर
Kwashiorkor develops in children whose diet is deficient in proteins even if sufficient carbohydrates and fats are consumed. This disease is common among infants and children up to 3 years old. The symptoms of Kwashiorkor include reduced body weight, slurred growth, protruding belly, and thin legs.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Define and give one example of a balanced diet.
State whether the following statement is True or False:
Rickets is caused by the deficiency of iodine.
What do you know about deficiency?
Iron
Long Answer Type Questions:
What is a balanced diet? Write the components of a balanced diet.
Define balanced diet.
‘Minerals and vitamins are needed in very small quantities by our body as compared to other components, yet, they are an important part of a balanced diet’. Explain the statement.
Boojho was having difficulty in seeing things in dim light. The doctor tested his eyesight and prescribed a particular vitamin supplement. He also advised him to include a few food items in his diet.
- Which deficiency disease is he suffering from?
- Which food component may be lacking in his diet?
- Suggest some food items that he should include in his diet, (any four)
Assertion: Scurvy is caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin C.
Reason: The disease sets in when the diet does not include fresh vegetables and fruits for a long time.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Evaluate the effects of inadequate vitamin status on health and sports performance.
