Boojho was having difficulty in seeing things in dim light. The doctor tested his eyesight and prescribed a particular vitamin supplement. He also advised him to include a few food items in his diet.
(a) Which deficiency disease is he suffering from?
(b) Which food component may be lacking in his diet?
Suggest some food items that he should include in his diet, (any four)

Question

Boojho was having difficulty in seeing things in dim light. The doctor tested his eyesight and prescribed a particular vitamin supplement. He also advised him to include a few food items in his diet.
(a)	Which deficiency disease is he suffering from?
(b)	Which food component may be lacking in his diet?
Suggest some food items that he should include in his diet, (any four)

MyClass24 · Accepted Answer

Solution:


Boojho is suffering from night blindness which results in difficulty of seeing things in dim light.
Deficiency of vitamin A causes night Hence vitamin A might be lacking in his diet.
In his diet, Boojho can include food items such as carrot, spinach, papaya, milk, green leafy, vegetables, fish oil, etc. which are rich in vitamin A.