Nutrition Deficiency Diseases

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Questions and Answers

What is the main cause of Beriberi?

Deficiency of Vitamin A
Lack of dietary fibers
Excessive consumption of carbohydrates
Deficiency of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (correct)

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in our body?

To build strong bones
To provide energy to our body (correct)
To regulate body temperature
To maintain healthy skin

What is the main consequence of Vitamin C deficiency?

Rickets
Beriberi
Anaemia
Scurvy (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a balanced diet?

Contains inadequate amount of roughage (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of proteins in our body?

To build and maintain our body (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of Vitamin D deficiency?

Rickets (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of vitamins in our body?

To protect our body against diseases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of minerals in our body?

To maintain the growth and maintenance of our body (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of Iron deficiency?

Anaemia (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for eating a balanced diet?

To prevent deficiency diseases (D) Signup and view all the answers

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