Boojho was having difficulty in seeing thing in dim light. The doctor tested his eyesight and prescribed a 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?
(c) Suggest some food items that he should include in his diet. (Any four)
(a) Boojho is suffering from night blindness.
In night blindness, a person is not able to see properly in low light. In night, the person cannot see anything, as shown in the picture below:
(b) The food component missing in his diet is vitamin A.
(c) The food items that he should include in his diet are:
● Green vegetables
● Carrot
● Papaya
● Milk
● Mango
● Cod liver oil.