Nutritional Deficiencies and Functions

This video tutorial explores the growth and development of organisms, focusing on animals. It discusses different growth patterns, such as metamorphosis in frogs and butterflies, and emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet for proper growth. The video also covers essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and vitamins, and explains the health issues caused by deficiencies in these nutrients.

What is the primary focus of the lesson on growth and development?

• Growth and development in fungi

• Growth and development in bacteria

• Growth and development in plants

• Growth and development in animals

Which process involves organisms changing form as they develop?

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Metamorphosis

• Respiration

What is the 'eat well plate' used for?

• To show the proportions of nutrients needed for a balanced diet

• To display different types of exercises

• To list various cooking recipes

• To illustrate the water cycle

Which nutrient provides slow-release energy?

• Proteins

• Fats

• Complex carbohydrates

• Vitamins

What is a key function of fats in the body?

• Providing immediate energy

• Insulating organs and providing protection

• Building muscle tissue

• Strengthening bones

Which vitamin deficiency leads to night blindness?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin D

What condition is caused by a lack of vitamin C?

• Anemia

• Scurvy

• Osteoporosis

• Rickets

Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption?

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin D

What is the role of iron in the body?

• Forming hemoglobin for oxygen transport

• Providing insulation

• Strengthening bones

• Building muscle tissue

What can a lack of calcium lead to?

• Anemia

• Scurvy

• Soft bones and teeth

• Night blindness