Protein

Draw a child with Kwashiorkor

List 3 symptoms of kwashiorkor

All of the following is TRUE about kwashiorkor, EXCEPT:

• Usually treated with the addition of protein in the diet, usually in the form of dried milk.

• Large belly sticking out, diarrhea, change in skin pigment, decreased muscle mass,, failure to gain weight and grow, fatigue, hair changes

• Due to deficiency of proteins, carbohydrates and fats in the diet.

• Bloated belly due to retention of fluids.

________ is a kind of malnutrition that occurs due to deficiency of proteins, carbohydrates and fats in the diet.

Which of the following of group of people experience increment of protein needs by growth?

i-growing children

  ii- adolescent

  iii- pregnant women

 iv- lactating women

• i,i and iii

• ii,iii and iv

• i, iii and iv

• i, ii, iii and iv

________ vegetarians do not consume red meat, white meat, fish or fowl. However, they do consume dairy products and egg products.

• Vegan

• Lacto-ovo

• Semivegetarian

• Lacto

All of the following are benefits of Vegetarian Diets, EXCEPT?

• lower in saturated fat and cholesterol

• lower in antioxidants, and phytochemicals

• higher in fiber, vitamins and minerals.

• more economical