18 Questions
What is the basic component of good health according to the text?
Adequate nutrition
Which of the following groups is most commonly affected by health problems due to inadequate nutrition according to the text?
Young children
What is the consequence of an imbalance of nutrients in the body according to the text?
It can cause various diseases, slow or no growth, and even death
What is the purpose of the various nutritional programmes mentioned in the text?
To solve the problem of inadequate nutrition
What is the key to achieving normal growth and development and maintaining good health throughout life?
Balanced diet
What is the main cause of nutritional diseases mentioned in the text?
Inadequate nutrition
What is the term used to describe a child who has height and weight that is more than the references?
Overnourished
What is the recommended approach to assess a person's nutritional status?
All of the above
What is the impact of excessive weight gain or loss?
It is harmful and should be immediately attended to
What is the first method of assessing nutritional status mentioned in the text?
Measuring height and weight
Which of the following is not a recommendation from the text for maintaining good nutritional status?
Ignore any changes in weight and height
What is the purpose of the activity described in the text?
All of the above
What does the term 'malnutrition' encompass?
Both undernutrition and overnutrition
Why is overnutrition considered harmful?
It may lead to serious health problems
What is the result of consuming energy-rich foods in excess?
Obesity
What negative outcome can result from faulty utilization of nutrients?
Malnutrition
Which condition occurs due to an excess intake of nutrients?
Obesity
What does 'nutritional status' refer to?
The balance between food intake and nutrient utilization
Learn about the two types of malnutrition - undernutrition and overnutrition - and how they are caused due to imbalanced food intake and faulty utilisation of nutrients. This quiz is based on the Home Science Module 2: Nutritional Status.
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