Deficiency of __________ causes loss of appetite and poor growth?
- A. zinc
- B. iodine
- C. copper
- D. iron
Explanation
Zinc is needed for normal growth, appetite and tissue repair, so deficiency commonly causes poor growth and loss of appetite. Iodine mainly affects thyroid function, while iron deficiency chiefly causes anaemia.
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