Multiple choice

Match the following:

 
Food deficiencies
Diseases
a. Proteins and carbohydrates 1. Goitre
b. Vitamins 2. Beri-Beri
c. Minerals 3. Marasmus

  1. a – 2, b – 3, c – 1

  2. a – 1, b – 3, c – 2

  3. a – 1, b – 2, c – 3

  4. a – 3, b – 1, c – 2

  5. a – 3, b – 2, c – 1
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. The deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates leads to marasmus. The deficiency of vitamins leads to beri-beri. The deficiency of minerals leads to goitre.

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