Food

Rohan often finds it difficult to see in dim light or at night. His doctor advises him to include more carrots, spinach, and sweet potatoes in his diet. Which deficiency disease is he suffering from, and which nutrient is likely deficient?

• Rickets, Vitamin D

• Scurvy, Vitamin C

• Night Blindness, Vitamin A

• Anemia, Iron

Priya is designing a meal plan that includes whole-wheat roti, grilled chicken, sautéed spinach, and a glass of buttermilk. Which statement BEST explains why this meal plan is balanced?

• It includes carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats.

• It is rich in proteins and carbohydrates but lacks vitamins.

• It focuses solely on vitamins and minerals for strong immunity.

• It is primarily a source of fats for energy.

Sara is preparing a meal with rice, dal, palak (spinach), and ghee. Which of the following statements best explains how the nutrients in this meal contribute to her health?

• Rice provides proteins for growth, spinach provides carbohydrates for energy, and ghee supplies vitamins.

• Rice provides carbohydrates for energy, dal supplies proteins for muscle repair, spinach provides vitamins and minerals, and ghee offers fats for energy storage.

• Rice supplies fats, dal provides minerals, spinach is rich in carbohydrates, and ghee offers proteins.

• Rice provides minerals for strong bones, dal supplies carbohydrates for energy, spinach offers fats, and ghee contains vitamins.

An athlete plans their daily meals to include rice, chicken curry, mixed vegetables, fruit, lassi, and nuts. Which of the following best explains why this meal plan is considered a balanced diet?

• It contains carbohydrates, proteins, and fats only.

• It includes all the nutrients in appropriate amounts for energy, growth, and repair.

• It avoids excessive carbohydrates and focuses only on proteins.

• It includes only foods rich in vitamins and minerals for immunity.

Which of the following statements best connects a nutrient deficiency with its symptoms?

• Vitamin C deficiency causes anemia, leading to brittle bones.

• Calcium deficiency causes rickets, leading to weak eyesight.

• Vitamin D deficiency causes rickets, leading to weak and bent bones.

• Iron deficiency causes night blindness, leading to difficulty seeing at night.

Which of the following meal plans is the MOST balanced for a 12-year-old child?

• White rice, fried chicken, and a soft drink

• Brown rice, dal, mixed vegetable curry, and a glass of milk

• White bread, butter, and jam with fruit juice

• Samosas, chips, and a mango shake

Which of the following meals is LEAST likely to be a balanced diet?

• Whole-wheat roti, salad, grilled chicken, and an apple

• Pulao with raita, paneer tikka, and a side of spinach

• Potato chips, soft drink, and a chocolate bar

• Rice, dal, curd, and a banana

Which of the following combinations of nutrients and sources is INCORRECT?

• Fats - Ghee and Nuts

• Proteins - Fish and Lentils

• Vitamins - Milk and Oranges

• Carbohydrates - Paneer and Eggs