Question

Explain the following in 2-3 sentences
(a) each Essential Fatty Acids
(ii) Mycotoxins
(iii) Adulteration
(iv) Xerophthalmia
(v) Rickets

Answer 1

Answer:

rickets

explain = Rickets is a disorder that often occurs during childhood in which the bones become weak and deformed ..

I hope it is right

Answer 2

Answer:

i. Essential Fatty Acids:

These are the fatty acids which cannot be produced in the body so they are transfer to body through their diet. Eg- Linoleic acid, Arachidonic acid etc.

ii. Mycotoxins:

It is toxic secondary metabolites which are produced by the fungus. It occurs naturally and can grow on crops and different kind of foods. It causes a serious disease in human.

iii. Adulteration:

It is a process of making food of poor quality and it is done by the addition of different substance in the food. Eg- Milk which is mixed with water and it is most common in India.

iv. Xerophthalmia:

It is a disease of eyes where eyes don’t produce tears. It is caused by the deficiency of vitamin A.

v. Rickets:

This disease is found in children due to the lack of vitamin D. Bones become weak and soft in the children.