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Mineral Deficiency

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the disease and name the deficiency that causes it?

a)

Kwashiorkar, caused due to deficiency of proteins

b)

Kwashiorkar, caused due to deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates

c)

Marasmus, caused due to deficiency of proteins

d)

Marasmus, caused due to deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates

2.

Having foods rich in this vitamin will prevent Beriberi disease.

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin B1

3.

If you suffer from Anaemia you should eat foods rich in _____.

a)

Vitamin A and C

b)

Calcium and Phosphorus

c)

Iron and Vitamin B12

4.

Lack of exposure to sunlight may lead to deficiency of this ______________.

a)

Vitamin D

b)

Vitamin K

c)

Vitamin E

5.

The deficiency diseases can be prevented by having ___________.

a)

Junk food

b)

Balanced diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables

c)

Lots of water

6.

Infection and bleeding of gums can be prevented by having foods rich in ___________.

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Vitamin C

7.

Deficiency of which nutrient leads to this disease?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin C

8.

Deficiency of __________ causes Night blindness.

a)

Vitamin B1

b)

Vitamin D

c)

Vitamin A

9.

A lack of iron can cause __________. This causes tiredness and shortness of breath.

a)

Kwashiorkor

b)

Anemia

c)

Scurvy

d)

Rickets

10.
This mineral makes hemoglobin and myglobin which you must have for blood production.  If you don't have enough you may become anemic
a)
iron
b)
calcium
c)
zinc
d)
a
11.

It is a result when a person is lack of iodine

a)

Goiter

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Rickets

12.

It is a result when a person is lack of mineral and iron.

a)

Anemia

b)

Goiter

c)

Scurvy

13.

It is a result when a person is lack of mineral and calcium

a)

Rickets

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Goiter

14.

Glands in the neck appear swollen in which of the following diseases?

a)

Tooth decay

b)

Goitre

c)

Rickets

d)

Scurvy

15.
All of these are trace minerals, EXEPT:
a)
molybdenum
b)
fluorine
c)
potassium
d)
zinc
16.
Iron produces hemoglobin which
a)
Transports oxygen throughout the body
b)
transports CO2 throughout the body
c)
transports water throughout the body
d)
rids the body of toxins
17.
Proteins, fats, and carbs are known as _______________ because they are needed in large amounts.
a)
micronutrients
b)
masconutrients
c)
macronutrients
d)
micros
18.
Which mineral helps build strong bones?
a)
calcium
b)
vitamin C
c)
collagen
d)
chromium
19.
Minerals that are needed in small amounts are called _________________.
a)
macro minerals
b)
zirconia minerals
c)
trace minerals
d)
water soluble minerals
20.
Elements essential for good health. e.g. Calcium, Iron, Potassium 
a)
Protein
b)
Fat
c)
Minerals
d)
Carbohydrates