Match column A with column B.
| Column A | Column B |
| i. Kwashiorkor | a. Iodine deficiency |
| ii. Weak bones and muscles | b. Iron deficiency |
| iii. Anaemia | c. Calcium deficiency |
| iv. Goitre | d. Protein deficiency |
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a.
- Kwashiorkor is a type of malnutrition characterized by severe protein deficiency. It causes fluid retention and a swollen, distended abdomen.
- Calcium deficiency can reduce bone strength and lead to osteoporosis, which is characterized by fragile bones.
- Anemia is a problem of not having enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the body's tissues.
- A goitre is a lump or swelling at the front of the neck caused by a swollen thyroid.