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Vitamins protect our bodies from diseases and illness. Select the incorrect statement(s) with respect to vitamins from the codes given below: A. Deficiency of vitamin A makes our bones weak.  B. Deficiency of iron causes paleness.  C. Deficiency of vitamin D causes swollen and bleeding gums.  D. The deficiency of vitamin B helps to increase our appetite. 

Vitamins protect our bodies from diseases and illness. Select the incorrect statement(s) with respect to vitamins from the codes given below: A. Deficiency of vitamin A makes our bones weak.  B. Deficiency of iron causes paleness.  C. Deficiency of vitamin D causes swollen and bleeding gums.  D. The deficiency of vitamin B helps to increase our appetite.  Correct Answer A, C and D

Concept:

  • A person may be getting enough food to eat, but sometimes the food may not contain a particular nutrient.
  • If this continues over a long period of time, the person may suffer from its deficiency.
  • The deficiency of different vitamins and minerals may also result in certain diseases or disorders.
  • All deficiency diseases can be prevented by taking a balanced diet.
  • Some diseases/disorders are caused by a deficiency of vitamins and minerals.

​Explanation:

Vitamin/Mineral Deficiency Symptoms
Vitamin A Night Blindness Poor vision, loss of  vision in the darkness (night), sometimes complete loss of vision
Vitamin B1 Beriberi Weak muscles and very little energy to work
Vitamin C Scurvy Bleeding and swollen gums, wounds take a longer time to heal
Vitamin D Rickets Bones become soft and bent
Calcium Bone and tooth decay Weak bones, tooth decay
Iodine Goitre Glands in the neck appear swollen, mental disability in the children
Iron Anaemia Weakness, paleness, less haemoglobin.

Thus,

A. Deficiency of vitamin A makes our bones weak: Incorrect

B. Deficiency of iron causes paleness: Correct

C. Deficiency of vitamin D causes swollen and bleeding gums: Incorrect

D. The deficiency of vitamin B helps to increase our appetite: Incorrect

Additional Information

  • The major nutrients in our food are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
  • In addition, food also contains dietary fibres and water.
  • Carbohydrates and fats mainly provide energy to our bodies.
  • Proteins and minerals are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.
  • Vitamins help in protecting our bodies against diseases and illnesses. 
  • A balanced diet provides all the nutrients that our body needs, in the right quantities, along with an adequate amount of roughage and water.

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