12 Questions
Which of the following nutrients is required in greater quantities by women than by men?
Iron
What is a common consequence of physical decline in the elderly?
Reduced basal metabolism
Which of the following is a source of vegetable protein?
Lentil
Which of the following groups of health disorders are classified as deficiency diseases?
Protein-energy imbalance, night blindness, anemia, rickets
A deficiency in which of the following minerals in the diet of children may cause rickets?
Calcium
Which of the following diseases is prevented by an adequate intake of foods rich in vitamin A?
Night blindness
What is the primary purpose of food additives in food products?
to improve the microbial properties and keeping quality of food
What is the correct term for the process of adding dry heat to sugar to a point where it develops into a dark brown liquid?
caramelization
Which of the following is NOT a function of a blender?
grating cheese
What is the primary purpose of blanching vegetables before freezing?
to help maintain color
What is the term for the fat deposits in and between the muscle of meat?
marbling
What is the correct procedure for treating a minor burn?
applying cold water
Test your knowledge on nutrition and health disorders with this quiz. Learn about the suitable food options for the elderly, the importance of vitamin A, sources of vegetable protein, and different forms of malnutrition and deficiency diseases.
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