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Which disease is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Scurvy
  2. Rickets
  3. Beriberi
  4. Anaemia

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Beriberi

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Beriberi šŸ“š Explanation: Beriberi is a condition that affects the nervous and circulatory systems, leading to muscle weakness, loss of appetite, and heart problems. It is common in populations whose diet consists mainly of polished white rice, which lacks the thiamine-rich outer husk. Ensuring a diet with whole grains, legumes, and meat can easily prevent this deficiency.