SFP HE WK 11 Nutrition Across the Lifespan

Multiple Choice

By what percentage did the risk of neural tube birth defects reduce in the group assigned to folic acid in the MRC vitamin study?

• 80%

• 60%

• 50%

• 70%

Multiple Choice

What was a major public health policy change influenced by the trial's findings?

• Mandatory fortification of wheat flour with folic acid

• Banning folic acid supplements

• Mandatory sugar reduction in diets

• Increased protein intake recommendations

Multiple Choice

What limitation did the MRC vitamin study have regarding its participants?

• Only included women without any prior pregnancies

• Only included women with a history of pregnancies affected by neural tube defects

• Only included women over 40

• Only included women who were already pregnant

Multiple Choice

From which sources can we primarily obtain iodine?

• Nuts and seeds

• Meat and poultry

• Dairy foods and seafood

• Fruits and vegetables

Multiple Choice

What risk does iodine deficiency pose to babies and young children?

• Learning difficulties and development issues

• Improved immune system

• Risk of high intelligence

• Enhanced physical strength

Multiple Choice

What type of bread is not fortified with iodine?

• Rye bread

• Organic bread

• White bread

• Wholemeal bread

Match

Match the following life stages with their corresponding nutrient needs:

• Childhood & adolescence

• Pregnancy

• Older age

• Post-menopause

High energy and protein needs to support rapid growth and development

Increased need for folic acid to prevent neural tube defects

Increased need for calcium and vitamin D for bone health

Lower need for iron due to reduced losses

• High energy and protein needs to support rapid growth and development

• Increased need for folic acid to prevent neural tube defects

• Increased need for calcium and vitamin D for bone health

• Lower need for iron due to reduced losses