23 Questions
What does malnutrition refer to?
Deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients
Which conditions are included in 'undernutrition'?
Stunting, wasting, underweight, and micronutrient deficiencies
Who is at high risk from nutritional problems according to the text?
Pregnant and lactating women
Which group is not mentioned as being at high risk from nutritional problems?
Athletes
What are the diet-related noncommunicable diseases mentioned in the text?
Heart disease, stroke, diabetes
During which phase is growth mainly determined by hormones like pituitary GH?
Childhood Phase
Which phase experiences the fastest period of growth?
Infancy phase
What determines the growth spurt during the adolescent phase?
Growth hormone and sex hormones
What is the average weight of infants by 1 year of age?
20-25 lbs (9-11 kg)
What is the recommended energy intake for infants?
100 Kcals/kg
What is the first type of solid food recommended for infants?
Cereal grains
What is the primary function of the hypothalamus?
Producing and secreting hormones
How does the hypothalamus contribute to the body's response to stress?
By releasing adrenaline to prepare the body for 'fight or flight' response
Which system does the hypothalamus primarily connect with?
Endocrine system
Select the correct statement about stress and/or stressor:
Trauma is an example of physical stressors.
Select the correct statement on physiological basis of stress
Acute stress is the first stage of General Adaptation Syndrome.
Which of the following is NOT the behaviour that regulated by hypothalamus:
Mood changes
Which physiological manifestation is not directly associated with stress?
Hypoglycemia
Which psychological manifestation is classified as a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom?
Panic attack
Which physiological response is not a common indirect expression of stress through unhealthy behaviors?
Regular exercise
Which physiological response is not directly associated with the body's stress response?
Digestive problems
Select the correct example of a physical manifestation of stress
Headache
Select the correct statement on the underlying process that causes physical and psychological manifestation of stress
Blood is redistributed to skeletal muscle during acute stress.
Test your knowledge of malnutrition with this informative quiz. Learn about the different types of malnutrition, including undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, and understand the impact of inadequate intake of energy and nutrients on overall health.
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