Question

which health condition is a result of prolonged thiamin deficiency?
○ a. scurvy
○ b. rickets
○ c. anemia
○ d. beriberi

Explanation:

• Scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency.
• Rickets is caused by vitamin D (and/or calcium) deficiency.
• Anemia can have various causes, including iron, vitamin B12, or folate deficiencies, but not thiamin deficiency.
• Beriberi is specifically caused by prolonged thiamin (vitamin B1) deficiency.

Answer:

d. Beriberi