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Nutrient Deficiencies

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class

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Define the term 'balanced diet'.

A diet containing some nutrients in the correct proportions.

A diet containing most nutrients in the correct proportions.

A diet containing none nutrients in the correct proportions.

A diet containing all nutrients in the correct proportions.

Which component of a healthy, balanced diet helps with constipation?

Fibre

Fats

Minerals

Protein

Jerry wants to build up his muscles, which food group intake he should increase ?

Carbohydrates

Fats

Proteins

vitamins

What causes scurvy?

Vitamin A deficiency

Vitamin C deficiency

Calcium deficiency

What causes rickets?

Vitamin A Deficiency

Vitamin C deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency

Calcium, Sodium, and Fluoride are examples of ________?

Minerals

Vitamins

Fruits

Fiber

A vitamin needed for blood clotting, which means it helps wounds heal properly.

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Vitamin K

Identify the disease and name the deficiency that causes it?

Kwashiorkar, caused due to deficiency of proteins

Kwashiorkar, caused due to deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates

Marasmus, caused due to deficiency of proteins

Marasmus, caused due to deficiency of proteins and carbohydrates

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

Vitamin A and C

Calcium and Phosphorus

Iron and Vitamin B12

10.

Night blindness disease happened by lack of .............. in our body.

Vitamin K

Minerals

Vitamin A

Roughage

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Nutrient Deficiencies

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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