alleryWhy is a diet of only one staple food a problem?
AIt gives far too much water
BIt can never be cooked
CIt never provides any energy
DIt lacks many nutrients
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It lacks many nutrients
1. A staple supplies mainly energy.
2. Eaten alone, it does not provide the full range of essential nutrients.
3. Variety is needed to avoid deficiency diseases.
_Source: Wikipedia, Staple food, Nutrition_
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