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When a little of food material is rubbed in the centre of a paper and then the paper is held towards the light, a bright greasy patch (translucent patch) is observed. Name the component of food indicated by this test.
When the suspension of a food-stuff is made alkaline by adding a little sodium hydroxide solution and then a few drops of copper sulphate solution are added, a violet colour is produced.
Name the constituent of food indicated by this test.
A balanced diet is the same for all age groups and occupations.
Name the nutrient/ nutrients whose deficiency causes kwashiorkor disease in children.
Choose the most appropriate word from the box given below.
What is the cause of the disease called scurvy? (Deficiency of Vitamin C /Deficiency of Vitamin B)
Choose the most appropriate word from the box given below.
If a person looks pale, gets tired easily, loses weight, and his nails turn white, which deficiency disease is he suffering from? (Goitre/Rickets/Anaemia)
Fill in the blank.
The deficiency of iron in the diet causes a disease known as _____.
Fill in the blank by choosing the most appropriate word from the box given below.
Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a _____ diet. (balanced/unbalanced)
