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A person feeding on meat, egg and milk o...

A person feeding on meat, egg and milk only will suffer from

A

Night blindness

B

ScurvyÂ

C

 Rickets

D

Beri-beri.

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To solve the question of what a person feeding on meat, egg, and milk only will suffer from, we can analyze the nutritional content of these foods and identify any potential deficiencies. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Foods**: The person is consuming meat, eggs, and milk. 2. **Nutritional Content**: - **Meat**: Rich in proteins, vitamin B (especially B12), iron, and some fats. - **Eggs**: Good source of proteins, vitamin D, vitamin A, and some fats. - **Milk**: Contains proteins, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin A. 3. **Assess Vitamin Deficiencies**: - **Vitamin B**: The person will not suffer from beriberi (deficiency of vitamin B1) because meat is a good source of B vitamins. - **Vitamin D**: Milk and eggs provide sufficient vitamin D, so the person will not suffer from rickets. - **Vitamin A**: Both milk and eggs contain vitamin A, preventing night blindness. - **Vitamin C**: None of the foods listed (meat, eggs, milk) contain vitamin C. This vitamin is primarily found in fruits and vegetables, particularly citrus fruits. 4. **Conclusion**: Since the person is not consuming any sources of vitamin C, they will suffer from scurvy, which is caused by a deficiency of this vitamin. ### Final Answer: A person feeding on meat, egg, and milk only will suffer from **scurvy** due to a deficiency of vitamin C. ---
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