FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

PROPERTIES OF FOOD COMPONENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Read the following statemnts about diseases-They are caused by germs.b. They are caused due to lavk of nutrients in our diet.c. They can be passed on to another person through contact.d. They can be prevented by taking a balanced diet.Which pair of statements best describe a deficiency disease?
A
“a” and “b”
B
“b” and “c”
C
“b” and “d”
D
None of these.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -And they can be prevented by taking a balanced diet. Deficiency diseases are the diseases which are caused by deficiency of nutrients in the diet. These are non infectious and do not spread from one to another person.

Detailed explanation-2: -“A disease is a condition that deteriorates the normal functioning of the cells, tissues, and organs.” Diseases are often thought of as medical conditions that are characterized by their signs and symptoms. The disease can also be defined as: “Any dangerous divergence from a functional or normal state of an entity.”

Detailed explanation-3: -Overweight and Obesity. Eating a healthy diet, along with getting enough physical activity and sleep, can help children grow up healthy and prevent overweight and obesity. Heart Disease and Stroke. Type 2 Diabetes. Cancer.

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