Beri Beri is due to:
Correct answer: C. Nutritional deficiency
- A. Metabolic disorder
- B. Chemical causes
- C. Nutritional deficiency
- D. Mental Illness
Explanation
Option A is incorrect since a metabolic disorder occurs when the metabolism process fails whereas beri beri is caused by deficiency of vitamin B1.Option B is incorrect since chemical diseases happens due to diseases, injuries, aging, chronic stress and poor nutrition whereas beri beri is caused by deficiency of vitamin B1.Option C is correct since Beri beri is nutritional disorder caused by deficiency of Vitamin B1.Option D is incorrect since mental illness are disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior whereas beri beri is caused by deficiency of vitamin B1.
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