Nutri-Quizbee (Difficult Round)

This severe form of protein-energy malnutrition is characterized by marked swelling or edema, especially in the abdomen, despite muscle wasting. What is this called?

(a)  

Which of the following is considered a "bad fat" that contributes to an increased risk of heart disease and is often found in fried fast foods and processed snacks?

• Monounsaturated Fat

• Polyunsaturated Fat

• Trans Fat

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids

The Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) aims to address all forms of malnutrition, including underweight, stunting, wasting, and (a)   .

"Food fortification" means adding extra nutrients to improve the nutritional value of food.

• True

• False

This micronutrient, found abundantly in green leafy vegetables like kangkong and malunggay, is crucial for pregnant women to prevent birth defects in their baby's brain and spine.

(a)  

Which of these Filipino fermented foods is known for its probiotic benefits, supporting gut health?

• Ketchup

• Bagoong

• Mayonnaise

• Butter

What chronic disease is characterized by persistently high blood sugar levels, often managed through diet, exercise, and medication?

(a)  

Iodine deficiency can lead to a preventable condition affecting mental and physical development, especially in children, and also causes the enlargement of the thyroid gland called is this gland called?

(a)  

What is the scientific term for the energy unit found in food, which is often listed on nutrition labels to indicate how much energy we get from eating that food?

(a)  

Which essential nutrient is primarily responsible for forming healthy red blood cells and preventing anemia, found in red meat, liver, and some fortified foods?

• Vitamin C

• Iron

• Calcium

• Potassium