Nutrition and Health

Why is malnutrition a common problem in refugee camps?

• Refugees' unwillingness to seek medical help or follow proper hygiene practices.

• Lack of education about nutrition and healthy eating habits.

• Insufficient funding for food and healthcare services.

• Limited access to nutritious food, inadequate healthcare, poor sanitation, and overcrowding.

What are the key nutrients that are often lacking in the diets of refugees?

• protein, iron, vitamin A, vitamin D, calcium

• carbohydrates, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium

• fat, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B9, sodium

• fiber, potassium, vitamin B12, vitamin K, phosphorus

How does malnutrition affect the health of refugees?

• Malnutrition has no impact on the health of refugees.

• Malnutrition improves the immune system of refugees.

• Malnutrition enhances growth and development in refugees.

• Malnutrition weakens the immune system, increases the risk of infections and diseases, stunts growth and development, and impairs cognitive function.

What are some strategies to improve nutrition in refugee camps?

• Providing access to fast food and processed snacks

• Encouraging sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical activity

• Neglecting healthcare services and medical support

• Some strategies to improve nutrition in refugee camps include providing access to nutritious food, promoting breastfeeding and proper infant feeding practices, implementing nutrition education programs, ensuring access to clean water and sanitation facilities, and providing healthcare services for malnourished individuals.

Why is it important to consider cultural and dietary preferences when providing food in refugee camps?

• To ensure that the food provided is culturally appropriate and meets the nutritional needs of the refugees.

• To promote diversity and inclusion in the refugee camps.

• To save costs by providing generic food that can be shared among all refugees.

• To impose the dominant culture's food preferences on the refugees.

What role does education play in promoting good nutrition in refugee camps?

• Refugees already have knowledge about healthy eating habits and do not need education.

• Education provides knowledge and skills on healthy eating habits, food preparation, and hygiene practices.

• Education only focuses on academic subjects and does not address nutrition in refugee camps.

• Education has no impact on promoting good nutrition in refugee camps.

How can the international community support nutrition programs in refugee camps?

• By implementing strict rationing and limiting food access

• By relying on local communities to provide resources and assistance

• By reducing funding for nutrition programs in refugee camps

• By providing financial aid, resources, and technical assistance

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the human body?

• To build and repair tissues

• To provide energy

• To regulate body temperature

• To protect organs

Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium in the body?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

What is a common consequence of iron deficiency in the diet?

• Scurvy

• Anemia

• Rickets

• Night blindness