Nutrition and Vitamin Deficiency Quiz

A condition characterized by dry, scaly patches on the conjunctiva of the eye, commonly seen in Vitamin A deficiency.

Anemia is diagnosed in pregnant adult females when their hemoglobin levels fall below 11 g/dl.

Serum ferritin is considered the most sensitive test for assessing iron status in individuals, particularly in populations with low anemia prevalence.

Night blindness, also known as Nyctalopia, is a condition where individuals have difficulty seeing in low light conditions. It is often associated with Vitamin A deficiency.

The highest amount of Vitamin C is found in Indian gooseberry, also known as Amla.

The daily requirement of Vitamin A for an adult male is 600 mcg (micrograms) of retinol.

Vitamin D is synthesized in the body when exposed to sunlight, specifically UV-B rays, for at least 5 minutes per day.

Niacin deficiency can result in the "four D's". These include Diarrhea, Dermatitis, Dementia, and Death.

Pantothenic acid deficiency can lead to a condition known as "Burning Feet/Sole Syndrome", characterized by a burning sensation in the feet.

Vitamin D is crucial for bone health and can be synthesized in the body through sunlight exposure.

Vitamin D is also known as the "Kidney Hormone" as it plays a role in kidney function.

The two major forms of Vitamin D are D2 (Ergocalciferol/calciferol) and D3 (Cholecalciferol).

Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 are unique as they are not found in plant sources.

Joint FAO/WHO standards for international markets; Used as a baseline for food standards in India.

Laid under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954; Sets the minimum quality standards for food in India, ensuring safe and healthy consumption.

Purely voluntary standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards; Aim for a higher level of quality and excellence than PFA standards.

Purely voluntary standards set by the Agmark agency; Aim for a higher level of quality and excellence than PFA standards.

Around 55 kg.

The Mid-day Meal Programme (MDMP) aims to provide a nutritious meal to children in schools, supplementing their home diet. It's not a substitute for home meals, but a helpful addition.

The MDMP aims to provide about 1/3 of a child's daily energy requirement and 1/2 of their protein requirement.

The MDMS aims to improve primary education by boosting enrollment, retention, and school attendance. It also aims to improve students' nutritional status.

A fatty acid crucial for brain development in infants, found in higher amounts in breast milk.

The first milk produced by a mother after giving birth, rich in antibodies and nutrients.

A test used to determine if milk has been properly pasteurized by checking for the presence of an enzyme that is deactivated by heat.

The recommended duration of exclusive breastfeeding for infants, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

A process that uses heat to kill harmful bacteria in milk, making it safe for consumption.

A nutrient deficiency that can occur in infants exclusively fed cow's milk due to its lower iron content.

A type of infection spread through milk, such as brucellosis, tuberculosis, or Q fever.

A deficiency seen in babies exclusively fed cow's milk, as it's lower in certain vitamins.

A bend in a pipe that holds water to prevent the passage of flies and odors, acting as a barrier against disease spread.

A physical barrier that prevents the transmission of fecal-oral diseases. Examples include a sanitary latrine or a disposal pit.

The ideal amount of time for sewage to be held in a septic tank for proper treatment.

The solid waste from the kitchen, including food scraps and wastewater.

The most effective method of refuse disposal, where waste is laid in layers with soil and compacted, followed by mechanical compression.

A measurement of the strength of sewage based on the amount of oxygen required to decompose the organic matter.

The depth of the water seal in an RCA latrine, designed to prevent the passage of flies and odors.

The decomposition of organic matter in the absence of oxygen, occurring within the septic tank proper.

Sewage is wastewater containing human excreta, while sullage is wastewater that doesn't.

A shallow trench latrine is a simple and temporary toilet, while a septic tank is a more complex and permanent system for treating sewage.

BOD is used to measure the organic waste present in water. It reflects the amount of oxygen microbes need to break down that waste.

The aeration tank is the heart of the activated sludge process because it provides oxygen to the microbes that break down organic waste in the sewage.

A septic tank is a sealed compartment designed for anaerobic digestion of sewage. It is used in areas without public sewer systems and treated wastewater is disposed off through drainage fields.

Strong sewage has a BOD higher than 100 mg/L, indicating high organic pollution.

Controlled tipping is a method of landfilling where waste is carefully layered, compacted, and covered to minimize environmental impact.