BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The deficiency diseases can be prevented by having ____
A
Junk food
B
Balanced diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables
C
Lots of water
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -All deficiency diseases can be prevented by taking a balanced diet. 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 body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Scurvy is easily treated by adding some vitamin C to your diet such as fresh fruit and vegetables.

Detailed explanation-3: -Prevention of Deficiency Diseases Eating simple, wholesome food such as groundnut, soybean, pulses, etc. Prolonged cooking and undercooked food lose their nutritional value. Keeping cut vegetables and fruits for a longer period also destroys their nutritional value. Avoiding this can prevent deficiency diseases.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct option is A True. Balanced diet: Deficiency disease is a disease that is caused over an extended period by the lack of certain essential nutrients, especially vitamins and minerals, in one’s diet.

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