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What is a common symptom of scurvy?
What is a common symptom of scurvy?
- Excessive iron levels
- High energy levels
- Spongy gums (correct)
- Strong teeth
Which nutrient is important for the production of hormones and enzymes in the body?
Which nutrient is important for the production of hormones and enzymes in the body?
- Carbohydrates
- Vitamin B
- Proteins
- Fat and oil (correct)
What does malnutrition refer to?
What does malnutrition refer to?
- Optimal balance of vitamins and minerals
- Overconsumption of nutrients
- Deficiency as well as an unbalanced diet (correct)
- Regular and balanced diets
Which nutrient is crucial for the building and repair of proteins in the body?
Which nutrient is crucial for the building and repair of proteins in the body?
What happens when a person suffers from undernutrition?
What happens when a person suffers from undernutrition?
Which mineral is essential for the formation of haemoglobin?
Which mineral is essential for the formation of haemoglobin?
What deficiency can lead to anaemia as described in the text?
What deficiency can lead to anaemia as described in the text?
What mineral helps in strengthening bones and teeth?
What mineral helps in strengthening bones and teeth?
Which disease primarily affects infants below the age of one due to a lack of proteins?
Which disease primarily affects infants below the age of one due to a lack of proteins?
What is the result of iodine deficiency according to the text?
What is the result of iodine deficiency according to the text?
Which mineral is involved in the process of blood clotting as mentioned in the text?
Which mineral is involved in the process of blood clotting as mentioned in the text?
What is the function of vitamin B in the body?
What is the function of vitamin B in the body?
Which food source is rich in iron, a mineral essential for the transport of oxygen in blood?
Which food source is rich in iron, a mineral essential for the transport of oxygen in blood?
What is a common deficiency disease associated with lack of iron in the diet?
What is a common deficiency disease associated with lack of iron in the diet?
Which condition results from a lack of vitamin B in the body?
Which condition results from a lack of vitamin B in the body?
What is the role of iron in the body's metabolism?
What is the role of iron in the body's metabolism?
Which mineral is needed for bone development and nitrogen metabolism?
Which mineral is needed for bone development and nitrogen metabolism?
