Q. Which of the following is/are the ways to address ‘invisible’ hunger?
1.Providing micronutrient supplements in the form of tablets.
2.Food fortification.
3.Genetically modifying plants to produce biofortified leaves and fruit.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below;
Answer: D
Notes:
The term ‘invisible’ hunger is used for diseases caused by a deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the diet. This is a major problem in developing countries. Some of the methods to alleviate micronutrient hunger are a) Providing micronutrient supplements in the form of tablets or capsules, b) Fortify food products such as flour or salt by enhancing micronutrient in them, and c) genetically modifying plants to produce biofortified leaves and fruit.
Source: The Hindu
