Medicine Dr Hemn Lec-1: Nutritional Factors in Disease

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What is the fundamental requirement for survival of every individual and species?

  • Adequate nutrition (correct)
  • Regular exercise
  • Social interaction
  • Access to clean water

What has economic success in recent decades led to, in terms of nutrition?

  • Pandemic of obesity (correct)
  • Decreased consumption of food
  • Increased awareness about nutrition
  • Improved global food distribution

Which type of deficiency leads to avoidable conditions such as anaemia and blindness?

  • Carbohydrate deficiency
  • Protein deficiency
  • Fat deficiency
  • Deficiency of simple vitamins or minerals (correct)

What do macronutrients provide in the diet?

<p>Fuel for energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is energy balance achieved according to the laws of thermodynamics?

<p>When energy intake equals energy expenditure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body?

<p>Provide fuel for oxidation in the mitochondria to generate energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which macronutrient has the highest energy content per gram?

<p>Fat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What accounts for approximately 10% of total energy expenditure?

<p>Digestion of food (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the regulation of energy balance coordinated in the body?

<p>Hypothalamus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In response to starvation, what happens to reproductive function and basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

<p>Reproductive function is suppressed, BMR is reduced (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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