Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.
1. Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) is caused by deficiency of vitamins
2. Deficiency of Vitamin B causes goitre.
3. Minerals are not required by the body.
4. Vitamin A is required for healthy skin and eye.
5. Roughage helps to prevent constipation.
6. Vitamins B and Care water-soluble.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. False

2. False

3. False

4. True

5. True

6. True

Answer 2

Explanation:

1.false due to protein deficiency

2.false due to thyroid stimulating hormone thyroxine deficiency

3. false, minerals are required by our body to get nutrition and healthy bones etc

4.true, it supports both skin and eye consists of retinoids and cartenoids

5.true, it hepls in increasing stools

6.true, they have to be consumed daily

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