Question
Biology Question on Digestion and absorption
Osteomalacia is a deficiency disease of
A
Infants due to protein energy malnutrition
B
Adults due ot protein energy malnutrition
C
Adults due to Vitamin D deficiency
D
Infants due to Vitamin K deficiency
Answer
Adults due to Vitamin D deficiency
Explanation
Solution
Osteomalacia occurs due to deficiency of vitamin D in adults. It results in softening of bones. The most common symptoms are bone pain, backache and muscle weakness.