Question

Briefly discuss the preventive measures for any one deficiency disease disorders (PEM, Anaemia, vitamin Adeficiency, Iodine deficiency disorder)

Answer 1

Anaemia:- Anaemia is the word's second leading cause of disability.Iron deficiency anemia is most common. The preventive measures to be taken are :-
1.Eat diet rich in cereals, rice,potatoes, dairy products, dry beans,nuts etc.
2.Eat plenty of Iron rich foods, green leafy vegetables, beets,dry fruits, bran,flake.
3.Avoid drinking coffee, tea because they decrease iron absorption.
4.Try to cook in iron pots.
5.Folic acid (Vitamin C) is to be taken with iron for better absorption.
6.Vitamins B6 and B12 be taken.
7.Take dry dates, Apple, bananas,Palak,Gur,Honey etc.
Hope it helps.