Question

A condition related to thiamin deficiency is known as

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B, Beriberi

Explanation:

Thiamin is caused due to the deficiency of vitamin B-1 /thiamine whose chemical name is thiamine pyrophosphate. Thiamin is a water soluble vitamin which occurs naturally and is a very essential nutrient as it plays an important role in energy metabolism and hence regulate the growth, development, and function of cells  

Thiamin is stored in liver for a short duration as its life is extremely short and thus it should be ingested regulary.  

The deficiency of thiamin causes  beriberi and thus food like  whole grains, meat, fish breads, cereals etc. must be taken in sufficient amount regularly.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. Beriberi is the correct answer.

Explanation:

A condition related to thiamin deficiency is known as Beriberi.

Beriberi is a disease that is caused by the deficiency of vitamin B1 also called thiamine deficiency.

To cure a beriberi balanced diet must include foods that are rich in thiamine.

The food such as meat, cereals, bread, grains, fish,Milk, etc must be included in sufficient quantity regularly in diet to cure beriberi.

beriberi identified by impairment of the heart, loss of appetite, weakness, digestion problem and weakness in legs.