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Question
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)
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Solution
- He is suffering from night blindness, which is the inability to see in dim light.
- Vitamin A may be lacking in his diet because night blindness is caused by the deficiency of vitamin A.
- Carrot, papaya, mango, milk, green leafy, vegetables, fish oil, etc. are food items rich in vitamin A. Therefore, Boojho should include these items in his diet.
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