Question

A person living in the hilly regions of Shimla developed swelling in his neck
region. The doctor said his thyroid gland got swelled up. Name the nutrient
deficient in his diet.
a) Calcium
b) Iron
c) Phosphorus
d) Iodine

Answer 1

Answer:

idone is nutrient diet

Answer 2

Answer:

Iodine

Explanation:

In the given question,

The deficiency of the Iodine is responsible for the disease called as Goitre in which the swelling is occurred in the neck portion of the person.

The Iodine is commonly found in our everyday diet's food like table salt.

The lack of Iodine in the human body is responsible for the non-production of the thyroid hormone which is essential for the human body.

Therefore, the person if living in the hilly regions of Shimla if got his thyroid gland swelled then he has the deficiency of Iodine.