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Read the given paragraph. Our food co...

Read the given paragraph.
Our food consists of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and P. Carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen and (. Proteins if deficient in diet can lead to R in children below 1 year of age. Deficiency of Vitamin A can lead to S.
Select the incorrect statement regarding P. Q, R and S.

A

P can either be minerals or roughage.

B

O is oxygen.

C

Scan be nightblindness.

D

R is pellagra.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Protein deficiency in children results in kwashiorkor Children suffering from kwashiorkor show stunted growth, large pot like belly, mental retardation, etc.
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