Question

Your sister Ellen has just joined the Peace Corps and will be working on ways to improve the nutritional status of children in Indonesia. Once there, she saw that many of the children and some adults suffer from night blindness. Which of the following foods should she recommend be incorporated into the Indonesian diet to help prevent future generations from developing this condition?
A) Sweet potato
B) Orange juice
C) Peanut butter
D) Powdered skim milk

Answer 1

Answer: A) Sweet potato

Explanation:

Sweet potatoes are the foods that are good source of beta carotene. These can slow down the progress of muscular degeneration. The body converts the beta carotene to vitamin A. The vitamin A will prevent the dry eyes and night blindness.

The sweet potatoes are the rich source of fiber, vitamins like B and C, calcium, and selenium. The sweet potato also act as an antioxidant due to the presence of beta-carotene.

On the basis of the above description, sweet potato is the correct option as it posses high nutrient value and can help in fighting against the night blindness.