Diet and Nutrition FNW

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can lead to malnutrition?

• Food shortages or poverty

• Eating too much junk food

• Making poor food choices despite having enough to eat

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a government program that helps people with limited income buy food?

• Food Stamps

• Food Banks

• Community Kitchens

• Home Delivered Meals

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about nutrient needs throughout the lifespan are correct?

• Infancy, childhood, and teen years are crucial for proper nutrient intake.

• Pregnant and lactating women need less nutrients than adults.

• Adults and elderly have a slower metabolism and turn more nutrients into fat.

• Adults and elderly tend to decrease their intake of nutrients.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important components to consider when developing a weekly diet for a teenager?

• Following the components of a nutritious diet

• Making the diet realistic for a teenager

• Using only foods that are low in calories

• Being able to make changes easily

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors does NOT affect how much of a nutrient you need?

• Age

• Size

• Favorite food

• Metabolism

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about nutrient deficiencies are correct?

• A nutrient deficiency can result in poor health.

• The effects of some deficiencies may take a long time to appear.

• Nutrient deficiencies only affect elderly people.

• Lack of energy can be a result of nutrient deficiency.

Multiple Choice

What is a characteristic symptom of kwashiorkor?

• Bleeding gums

• Protruding abdomen

• Hair loss

• Night blindness

Multiple Choice

Which mineral deficiency can cause your thyroid to enlarge and produce a goiter?

• Iodine

• Iron

• Calcium

• Vitamin D

Multiple Choice

What are the possible consequences of having a low red blood cell count due to iron deficiency?

• Poor transport of oxygen through the blood

• Increased bone density

• Night blindness

• Goiter formation

Multiple Select

Which of the following conditions are caused by vitamin or mineral deficiencies?

• Goiter

• Anemia

• Night Blindness

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What can happen if you consume excess amounts of vitamins and minerals?

• It can cause serious harm to your body

• It will always improve your health

• It has no effect

• It only causes minor discomfort