8 Questions
Which of the following is NOT classified as a macronutrient?
Minerals
Which of the following is classified as a micronutrient?
Vitamins
What does the term 'composition' refer to in nutrition?
The elements that make up the nutrient and how they are arranged within the nutrient
What is the definition of 'nutrient' in the context of nutrition?
Any substance which can be digested and used by the body
How many nutrients are there according to the text?
Six
Which segment of the population is particularly affected by Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)?
Adult males
Which of the following clinical forms of Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) is characterized by severe protein deficiency?
Kwashiorkor
Which of the following sub-clinical forms of Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) is characterized by low weight for age?
Underweight
Study Notes
Macronutrients and Micronutrients
- Fiber is NOT classified as a macronutrient.
- Vitamin D is classified as a micronutrient.
Nutrition Terminology
- In nutrition, 'composition' refers to the amount of protein, fat, carbohydrates, and water in a particular food or diet.
- A 'nutrient' is a substance that provides nutritional value, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
Nutrients and Nutrition
- There are approximately 40-50 essential nutrients.
- Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) particularly affects children under five years old.
Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)
- Kwashiorkor is a clinical form of PEM characterized by severe protein deficiency.
- Stunting is a sub-clinical form of PEM characterized by low weight for age.
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