Question

A low-cost strategy to combat vitamin A deficiency in rural areas would involve ______.

Options

• Promoting sanitation and hygiene

• Including fortified foods in daily diets

• Encouraging home gardening

• Distribution of vitamin A capsules

Answer 1

A low-cost strategy to combat vitamin A deficiency in rural areas would involve encouraging home gardening.

Explanation:

Home gardening is a low-cost, sustainable way to increase intake of vitamin A–rich foods like green leafy vegetables, carrots, and yellow/orange fruits. It improves regular availability of these foods in rural households without recurring expenses.