Which group of three of the following five statement (1-5) contain is all three correct statements regarding beri-beri
1 . A crippling disease prevalent among the native population of sub-Saharan Africa
2. A deficiency disease caused by lack of thiamine (vitamin `B_(1)`)
3. A nutritional disorder in infants and young children when the diet is persistenly deficient in essential protein
4 . Occurs in those countries where the staple diet is polished rice
5 . The symptoms are pain from neuritis , paralysis , muscle wasting , progressive oedema mental deterioration and finally heart failure .

Options

A. 2, 4 and 5
B. 1, 2 and 4
C. 1, 3 and 5
D. 2, 3 and 5

Answer

A

Explanation

Vitamin B, or Thiamine main source Barn rice, whole wheat flour, egg, meat, liver, yeast etc. It acts as enzyme in cellular respiration. Its deficiency causes beri – beri. Symptoms results in loss of appetite and weight, muscular dystrophy Nerves to become irritable and heart enlargement.