Nutrition Deficiency Quiz: Vitamins and Minerals
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Which of the following nutrients is responsible for strengthening bones and teeth?

  • Iron
  • Calcium (correct)
  • Vitamin D
  • Protein

What is the term for the insufficient, excessive, or imbalanced consumption of nutrients?

  • Malnutrition (correct)
  • Overnutrition
  • Imbalanced diet
  • Undernutrition

Which vitamin is produced by the skin when exposed to sunlight?

  • Vitamin D (correct)
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin B

What is the most common form of malnutrition caused by under nutrition of carbohydrate and dietary energy?

<p>Marasmus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for low weight-for-height, often indicating recent and severe weight loss?

<p>Wasting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following deficiency diseases is caused by a lack of citrus fruits?

<p>Scurvy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the gut?

<p>Vitamin D (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Scurvy is a deficiency disease caused by a lack of which vitamin?

<p>Vitamin C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of nutrients is important for providing energy?

<p>Carbohydrates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which deficiency disease affects the growth and repair of cells due to insufficient protein intake?

<p>Kwashiorkor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin is commonly found in fresh green vegetables and citrus fruits and cannot be stored in the body?

<p>Vitamin C (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrients are essential for the normal functioning of the body, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Vitamins, mineral salts, plant fiber, and water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about a balanced diet for pregnant women?

<p>They need more minerals like calcium for their baby's teeth and bone development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which dietary component is necessary for promoting tissue growth and cell production, as stated in the text?

<p>Proteins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is water important for the body?

<p>Water acts as a solvent and a transport medium for substances in the body (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is correct for a balanced diet for children, according to the text?

<p>Children have a greater energy requirement than adults for growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which dietary factors determine a person's dietary requirements, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Age, sex, activities, and lifestyles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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