AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Zoology Nutritional Deficiencies Multiple Correct Question

Which group of three of the following five statements (1-5) contain is all three correct statements regarding beri-beri?

A. A crippling disease prevalent among the native population of sub-Sahara Africa.

B. A deficiency disease caused by lack of thiamine (vitamin B₁).

C. A nutritional disorder in infants and young children when the diet is persistently deficient in essential protein.

D. Occurs in those countries where the staple diet is polished rice.

E. The symptoms are pain from neuritis, paralysis, muscle wasting, progressive oedema, mental deterioration and finally heart failure.