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Select the correct match of the deficiency disease and related nutrient.

A

Vitamin E - Scurvy

B

Iodine - Marasmus

C

Protein - Cheilosis

D

Vitamin D - Osteomalacia

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To solve the question of matching deficiency diseases with their related nutrients, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Deficiency Diseases and Nutrients**: We need to look at the options provided and identify the deficiency diseases and the nutrients associated with them. 2. **Evaluate Each Option**: - **Option 1**: Vitamin A and Scurvy - Scurvy is actually caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C, not Vitamin A. Therefore, this option is incorrect. - **Option 2**: Iodine and Marasmus - Marasmus is a condition caused by a severe deficiency of calories and protein, not specifically related to iodine. Thus, this option is also incorrect. - **Option 3**: Cheilosis and Riboflavin - Cheilosis (or angular cheilitis) is actually associated with a deficiency of riboflavin (Vitamin B2). However, the term "cheilosis" is often confused with other conditions, but riboflavin is indeed the correct nutrient. This option is correct. - **Option 4**: Vitamin D and Osteomalacia - Osteomalacia is a bone disease that occurs due to a deficiency of Vitamin D. This option is correct. 3. **Select the Correct Match**: After evaluating all the options, we find that: - The correct matches are: - Cheilosis (associated with Riboflavin) - Osteomalacia (associated with Vitamin D) 4. **Final Decision**: Among the provided options, the most accurate match is that Vitamin D deficiency leads to Osteomalacia. ### Conclusion: The correct match of the deficiency disease and related nutrient is: - **Vitamin D deficiency is associated with Osteomalacia.**

To solve the question of matching deficiency diseases with their related nutrients, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Deficiency Diseases and Nutrients**: We need to look at the options provided and identify the deficiency diseases and the nutrients associated with them. 2. **Evaluate Each Option**: - **Option 1**: Vitamin A and Scurvy ...
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