MAPEH - HEALTH

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy or nutrients.

What does malnutrition mean?

• Eating too much food

• Eating fruits and vegetables

• Deficiency, excess, or imbalance in nutrients

• Drinking lots of water

What is it called when a person lacks proper food?

• Stunting

• Wasting

• Undernutrition

• Overweight

When a person is too short for their age, it is called:

• Wasting

• Stunting

• Underweight

• Obese

When a person is too thin for their height, it is called:

• Wasting

• Stunting

• Underweight

• Malnutrition

When a person’s weight is low for their age, it is called:

• Overweight

• Undernutrition

• Underweight

• Stunting

Lack of important vitamins and minerals is called:

• Malnutrition

• Micronutrient deficiencies

• Obesity

• Wasting

A person who eats too much and becomes obese is called:

• Undernourished

• Overweight

• Malnourished

• Stunting

An overweight person is prone to which disease?

• Diabetes

• Measles

• Cough

• Dengue

Why is food important?

• Because it is tasty

• Only to make us full

• For nutrition and health

• To sleep faster

What should be done to avoid malnutrition?

• Eat the right food

• Eat only sweets

• Avoid drinking water

• Eat the same food every day