A. Three benefit of Food or Diet Based strategies used to combat public nutrition problems-
• Highly cost effective
• Wide coverage
• Sustainable
Three drawbacks of Food or Diet Based strategies used to combat public nutrition problems-
• Requires research
• Participation of food industry
• Requires changes in eating behavior
• Requires change in agricultural policies
B. Two functions of Iodine –
• Required for normal mental growth.
• Essential for physical growth and development.
Two ill effects of iodine deficiency during pregnancy-
• Results in mental retardation of the foetus.
• Causes congenital abnormalities of the foetus.