Nutrition Deficiency Diseases
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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?

    <p>Contains inadequate amount of roughage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of proteins in our body?

    <p>To build and maintain our body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of Vitamin D deficiency?

    <p>Rickets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of vitamins in our body?

    <p>To protect our body against diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of minerals in our body?

    <p>To maintain the growth and maintenance of our body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of Iron deficiency?

    <p>Anaemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for eating a balanced diet?

    <p>To prevent deficiency diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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