Nutrient Deficiencies

Define the term 'balanced diet'.

• A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.
• A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.
• A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.
• A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.

Which component of a healthy, balanced diet helps with constipation? 

• Fibre
• Fats
• Minerals
• Protein

Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ? 

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Proteins
• vitamins

What causes scurvy?

• Vitamin A deficiency

• Vitamin C deficiency

• Calcium deficiency

What causes rickets?

• Vitamin A Deficiency

• Vitamin C deficiency

• Vitamin D deficiency

Calcium, Sodium, and Fluoride are examples of ________?

• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Fruits
• Fiber

A vitamin needed for blood clotting, which means it helps wounds heal properly.

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin K

Identify the disease and name the deficiency that causes it?

• Kwashiorkar, caused due to deficiency of proteins

• Kwashiorkar, caused due to deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates

• Marasmus, caused due to deficiency of proteins

• Marasmus, caused due to deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates

If you suffer from Anaemia you should eat foods rich in _____.

• Vitamin A and C

• Calcium and Phosphorus

• Iron and Vitamin B12

Night blindness disease happened by lack of .............. in our body.

• Vitamin K

• Minerals

• Vitamin A

• Roughage