Nutrients and Health Quiz

The Body’s Waste Removal System

• The kidneys and sweat glands help the body get rid of wastes through urine and sweat.

Energy Source

• Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy.

Bone Health

• Calcium is very important for building strong bones.

Degenerative Brain Disorder

• Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disorder that causes a gradual and irreversible decline in memory.

Scurvy and Vitamin Deficiency

• Scurvy is caused by a prolonged deficiency of vitamin C in the diet.

Irregular Heartbeat

• Arrhythmia is the term for an irregularity in the rhythm of the heartbeat.

Ascorbic Acid

• Vitamin C is also referred to as ascorbic acid.

Niacin Deficiency

• Pellagra is a dietary-deficiency disease resulting from inadequate intake of niacin.

Child Malnutrition

• Kwashiorkor is a severe form of child malnutrition caused by inadequate intake of protein.

Supplementation for Children

• Ready-to-eat therapeutic food (RUTF) is a package of simple ready-to-cook foods designed as a supplement to the usual diet of the child.

Guava’s Scientific Name

• Psidium guajava is the scientific name of guava.

Nutrition Month Celebration

• This year’s Nutrition Month Celebration theme is “Kumain ng Wasto, Maging Aktibo, Buhay ay Mas Masaya!” (Eat Right, Be Active, Life is More Fun!).

Vitamin B12 Source

• Vitamin B12 is extracted from liver and is essential for red blood cell formation.

Vitamin D Source

• Sunlight is the cheapest source of Vitamin D.

Recurrence of Illness

• Relapse is the term for a relapse or recurrence of an illness or disease.

Slow Heart Rate

• Bradycardia is the term for the slowness of heart rate.

Mother’s First Milk

• Colostrum is the first secretion from the mother’s breast after giving birth, which is rich in antibodies and minerals.

Protein Building Blocks

• Amino acids are the 'building blocks' of protein which is an integral part of all body tissues, especially muscle.

Sleepiness and Lack of Energy

• Lethargy is a condition characterized by sleepiness, indifference, and lack of energy.

Food Deficiency

• Malnutrition is caused by lack of calories or an inadequate amount of food.

Test your knowledge on essential nutrients and health conditions with this informative quiz. Explore topics such as the importance of water, the main source of energy in our diet, the role of calcium in bone health, and identify a degenerative brain disorder. Challenge yourself and learn more about these important aspects of overall well-being!