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Types of Malnutrition in Home Science

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What is the basic component of good health according to the text?

Proper growth and development
Nutrient utilization in the body
Adequate nutrition (correct)
Balanced diet

Which of the following groups is most commonly affected by health problems due to inadequate nutrition according to the text?

Young children (correct)
Adolescents
Middle-aged adults
Elderly people

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 (correct)
It leads to normal growth and development
It has no effect on the body
It results in good health

What is the purpose of the various nutritional programmes mentioned in the text?

To solve the problem of inadequate nutrition (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to achieving normal growth and development and maintaining good health throughout life?

Balanced diet (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of nutritional diseases mentioned in the text?

Inadequate nutrition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a child who has height and weight that is more than the references?

Overnourished (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to assess a person's nutritional status?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of excessive weight gain or loss?

It is harmful and should be immediately attended to (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first method of assessing nutritional status mentioned in the text?

Measuring height and weight (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a recommendation from the text for maintaining good nutritional status?

Ignore any changes in weight and height (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the activity described in the text?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'malnutrition' encompass?

Both undernutrition and overnutrition (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is overnutrition considered harmful?

It may lead to serious health problems (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of consuming energy-rich foods in excess?

Obesity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What negative outcome can result from faulty utilization of nutrients?

Malnutrition (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which condition occurs due to an excess intake of nutrients?